Oenothera tetragona

Common Name
Sundrops
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Additional Info

Mesic to dry clearings, roadsides, wet meadows, mafic and calcareous fens. The distribution of this variety has not been fully determined. Presumably frequent in the piedmont and mountains (at lower elevations).

Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Dry
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
16
Top 30 for Pollen Specialist Bees?
Yes
Number of Pollen Specialist Bees that Rely on this Genus
7