Name: Yellow Evening Primrose, Ozark Sundrop

Botanical Name: Oenothera missouriensis

Zone: 4-11

Soil: Dry, well-drained, Will tolerate poor soil.

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Time and Color: Bright yellow flowers open in afternoon in late spring or early summer.

Description: Yellow primrose has sprawling stems to 10 inches long, which make it a good subject for cascading over rocks and retaining walls. This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and birds. It is drought-tolerant, and is a long lived plant. One of the most beautiful of the primroses, the yellow blossoms are 3-5 inches across.

Care: Doesn't require much care.