Oenothera tetragona: Fruit Description
Fruits are available June-September.
Plant Profile: Oenothera tetragona
Taxonomy: Oenothera tetragonaNames
Northern Sundrops, Sundrops
Phonetic Spelling:ee-no-THEE-ruh tet-ra-GON-uh
Genus:Oenothera
Species:tetragona
Family:Onagraceae
Northern Sundrop is a perennial wildflower that thrives in dry, moist forests and along roadways. This plant features a low-growing habit with lush foliage, and its unique red flower buds open to reveal vibrant yellow blooms, making it a great addition to woodland gardens.
Wildlife Significance: The genus Oenothera is known to attract specific bee species, including Melissodes (Apomelissodes) fimbriatus and Lasioglossum (Sphecodogastra) oenotherae, which rely on these plants for their habitat.
Oenothera tetragona Feature Summary
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Tags
#hummingbirds
#yellow
#full sun tolerant
#perennial
#wildlife plant
#nectar plant
#specialized bees
#NC native
#summer flowers
#pollinator plant
#native wildflower
#wildflower garden
#food source nectar
#food source pollen
#bird friendly
#food source hard mast fruit
#partial shade tolerant
#bee friendly
#audubon
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Oenothera tetragona Feature Summary
Fruit
Fruits are available June-September.
Summer
Flowers
Flowers bloom May-August and are yellow.
Gold/Yellow
Spring
Summer
Attributes
Perennial
Whole Plant Traits
Perennial
Wildflower
Cultural Conditions
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasionally Dry
Mountains
Piedmont
Leaves
Red/Burgundy
Stem
Landscape
Pollinator Garden
Native Garden
Pollinators
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
Hummingbirds
Oenothera tetragona Image Gallery
Oenothera tetragona Fruit
Oenothera tetragona: Display/Harvest Time
Fall
Spring
Summer
Winter
Oenothera tetragona Flowers
Oenothera tetragona: Flower Description
Flowers bloom May-August and are yellow.
Oenothera tetragona: Flower Color
Gold/Yellow
Oenothera tetragona: Flower Bloom Time
Winter
Spring
Summer
Fall
Oenothera tetragona: Flower Shape
Bell
Cross
Crown
Cup
Dome
Funnel
Irregular
Lipped
Radial
Saucer
Star
Trumpet
Tubular
Urn
Wheel
Oenothera tetragona Attributes
Oenothera tetragona: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Oenothera tetragona Whole Plant Traits
Oenothera tetragona: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Oenothera tetragona Cultural Conditions
Oenothera tetragona: Light
Dappled Sunlight (Shade through upper canopy all day)
Deep shade (Less than 2 hours to no direct sunlight)
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
Oenothera tetragona: Soil Drainage
Frequent Standing Water
Good Drainage
Moist
Occasional Flooding
Occasionally Dry
Occasionally Wet
Very Dry
Oenothera tetragona: NC Region
Coastal
Mountains
Piedmont
Oenothera tetragona: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone
3a
3b
Oenothera tetragona Leaves
Oenothera tetragona: Leaf Color
Red/Burgundy
Oenothera tetragona: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Oenothera tetragona Stem
Oenothera tetragona: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Oenothera tetragona Landscape
Oenothera tetragona: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Oenothera tetragona: Attracts
Bats
Bees
Butterflies
Frogs
Hummingbirds
Moths
Pollinators
Predatory Insects
Reptiles
Small Mammals
Songbirds
Specialized Bees
