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Prairie Lode sundrops
Oenothera serrulata 'Prairie Lode'

Fort Collins

Synonyms: Calyophus serrulata 'Prairie Lode'
Dimensions: Height: 6.0 in. to 8.0 in.
Spread: 1.0 ft. to 1.3 ft.
Growth Form: Groundcover, Herbaceous
Program Association: Nature in the City, Xeriscape Incentive Program
Wildlife Uses: Pollinators/ Invertebrates
Sun Requirements: Full Sun, Part Sun
Water Requirements: Very Low, Low, Moderate
Season of Bloom: May, June, July, August, September
Flower Color: Yellow Shades
Leaf Color: Green Shades
Aggressiveness: No City Data
Design Considerations: Long Blooming, Small Spaces, Showy Flowers
Other Considerations: No City Data
Duration: Perennial
Soil Type: Alkaline/High pH, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Pests/Disease Prone: No City Data
Hazards/Toxic: No City Data.

Notes

This native selection was discovered in Nebraska. It features a compact habit with showy flowers.

This is an important adult food host for many of our native invertebrates.