Oenothera hartwegii subsp. fendleri (Fendler's sundrops)

Cultivation

Grow in poor to moderately fertile, well-drained, neutral to alkaline soil in full sun. Heat and drought tolerant once established. Avoid excessive winter wet. Flowering is prolonged with weekly irrigation in areas with hot, dry summers. Will be evergreen in areas with mild winters.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Rock, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Ground Cover, Garden edging

UK hardiness

H6

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Low
Central Valley = Low
South Coastal = Very Low
South Inland = Low
High and Intermediate Desert = Low
Low Desert = Low

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Habit

Compact, Rosette

Native to

Southwestern United States

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Not toxic