{"product_id":"oenothera-macrocarpa","title":"Oenothera macrocarpa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOenothera macrocarpa\u003c\/strong\u003e is a low growing native perennial with sprawling stems and exceptionally large lemon yellow flowers that open in the late afternoon and remain open through the night. The blooms can reach 4 in across and appear repeatedly from late spring through summer making this an especially striking choice for sunny dry gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 - 12 in x 18 - 24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring through summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry to average well drained soil; tolerates rocky and poor soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer and rabbit resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOenothera macrocarpa is native to the south central United States and occurs naturally in dry rocky prairies, limestone glades, bluffs, and other open habitats. It is valued in native landscapes for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive where many other perennials struggle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIts evening opening flowers are especially valuable to sphinx moths including hawk moths, hummingbird moths, and clearwing moths which visit for nectar through the night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a nectar source for hummingbirds around the evening and early morning hours when its large yellow flowers are open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts bees which visit the flowers during the cooler morning and evening hours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 12 - 24 in apart to give its trailing stems room to spread and form a broad low growing cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for rock gardens, dry borders, slopes, native plantings, and areas with poor soil where its sprawling form can spread naturally without competing with taller plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds upright grass structure and warm seasonal color behind the low spreading primrose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides upright orange blooms and strong pollinator value while sharing the same preference for sunny well drained conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePenstemon digitalis (Beardtongue)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings vertical white flowers that create a clean contrast with the sprawling yellow blooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCallirhoe involucrata (Wine Cups)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Forms another low growing mat with colorful flowers that complement the open habit of Missouri evening primrose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmsonia hubrichtii (Blue Star)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides a soft upright mound of fine foliage that contrasts with the broad yellow flowers and trailing form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":48035877355681,"sku":"OENOTHERA MACROCARPA","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/files\/Oenotheramacrocarpa2.png?v=1791485633","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/oenothera-macrocarpa","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}