Unlike evening primroses that open at dusk, Prairie Sundrops bloom in the morning and stay open during the day, showing off bright yellow flowers.
Despite its delicate look, Prairie Sundrops tolerates heat, poor soil, and minimal care, making it a reliable native perennial.
Spreads slowly by rhizomes, creating attractive patches without becoming aggressive.
Unlike evening primroses that open at dusk, Prairie Sundrops bloom in the morning and stay open during the day, showing off bright yellow flowers.
Despite its delicate look, Prairie Sundrops tolerates heat, poor soil, and minimal care, making it a reliable native perennial.
Spreads slowly by rhizomes, creating attractive patches without becoming aggressive.
Bloom: late spring to early summer
Habitats: abandoned pastures; edges of pothole marshes; moist to mesic black soil prairies; prairie remnants along railroads
Lifespan: perennial
Moisture: moist
Plant type (height): forb (up to 2 feet)
Requirements: full sun
Soil: loamy soil with high organic content
