Missouri Yellow Primrose Seeds - Oenothera macrocarpa (8-12 in) Yellow Blooms, Drought-Tolerant

About This Plant

Missouri Yellow Primrose (Oenothera macrocarpa, syn. Oenothera missouriensis) is a drought-tolerant perennial that grows 8-12 inches tall. It features large, fragrant yellow blooms up to 5 inches across, blooming from late spring to fall. The plant forms a large underground tuber and is suitable for rock gardens, meadows, borders, containers, and curbside plantings. It attracts butterflies and moths and is well-suited to hot, well-drained soils in USDA zones 4-9.

What You Will Receive

Missouri Yellow Primrose seeds (non-GMO).

Growing Information

• Common Name: Missouri Yellow Primrose • Scientific Name: Oenothera macrocarpa (syn. Oenothera missouriensis) • USDA Zone: 4-9 • Color: Yellow • Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil • Sunlight: Full sun (6-8 hours daily) • Watering: Low to moderate, drought-tolerant once established • Planting Season: Spring • Mature Height: 8-12 inches • Plant Spacing: 4-6 inches • Planting Depth: 1/16 inch • Bloom Time: Late spring to fall • Days to Maturity: 85 days • Features: Heirloom, attracts pollinators, fragrant, drought-tolerant, container-friendly