Oenothera pilosella, Prairie Sundrops

Oenothera pilosella

Prairie Sundrops

  • Average to moderately wet or moderately dry soils
  • Full sun to moderate shade
  • 24” tall, 18’ to 24” wide, Spreading
  • Spring Blooms
  • Ontario Native, Thrives in Meadows and Woodlands

While I’m pretty sure that the Evening Primroses that are quite common in gardens in Eastern Ontario, and that are often given out at plant swaps due to their abundant nature are this species, I started these from seeds from Prairie Moon Nursery to be certain that I’m offering the straight species.

Often mistaken for Ajuga in the early spring, due to their ground-hugging rosettes of rounded burgundy leaves, these shoot up in late May or early June with blooming stems covered in lance shaped, green leaves, topped by buttery yellow blooms that are open through the day and close in the evening. 

Quick to spread these can outcompete less rambunctious plants but coexist perfectly well with Monardas, Asters, Goldenrods and pretty much anyone taller than them. 

Please check out the Prairie Moon listing for more details.


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The Online Plant Nursery will re-open for orders on Tuesday, May 17th

Pickups will begin the following week.

I will be offering plug sized plants for $1.25 each or 5 for $5. 

I'm in the process of adding species that I expect to offer this spring to the listings since they are starting to germinate and I'm starting to get an idea of which will be available in abundant quantities.

Since the list is much longer this year I've added several categories to help narrow down your options based on a variety of criteria.

For those who have already adopted seedlings, planting instructions can be found here.
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