LEMON DROP® EVENING PRIMROSE
OENOTHERA LEMON DROP
LEMON DROP® Oenothera species 'Innoeno131' USPP 16
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LEMON DROP® EVENING PRIMROSE
Oenothera Lemon Drop® is a cheerful, award-winning perennial cherished for its prolific display of vibrant, lemon-yellow flowers that bloom continuously from late spring through the heat of autumn. Unlike many other members of the evening primrose family, Lemon Drop® is day-blooming, meaning its fragrant, four-petaled blossoms remain open and bright during daylight hours. It forms a tidy, mounded clump of fine-textured, dark green foliage that provides a sophisticated backdrop for the sunny flowers. Reaching a compact height of about 9 to 12 inches, it is an excellent choice for adding a steady "drop" of color to the front of flower beds, containers, or rock gardens. For best results, plant Lemon Drop® in a location that receives full sun, as it requires at least six to eight hours of direct light to maintain its mounded shape and maximize flower production. It is a remarkably tough plant that thrives in average to lean, well-drained soil; in fact, soil that is too rich or fertile can cause the stems to become "leggy" or floppy. Because it is highly drought-tolerant and heat-resistant once established, it is ideal for trouble spots like sunny slopes or gravelly banks where other plants might struggle. Maintenance is minimal, as the plant is self-cleaning and does not require deadheading, though a light shearing in mid-summer can help refresh the foliage and encourage even more blooms heading into the fall.
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ADD'L |
DIG |
SOON |
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KEY:
con = containers - available now
Galena = Above ground and available now
Additional = Remote location, call rep. Not in Shop.
Dig = Still in ground, call rep. Not in Shop (in orange).
Soon = Coming soon, call rep. Not in Shop.
(BBnPOT - formerly known as GRSTART - are B&B put into a container - they are available now)
Protected Series: LEMON DROP
