Oenothera biennis Common Evening Primrose
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FACU- Soil: pH 5.0-7.0
Form/Color Yellow flower bloom in late spring to early Stormwater Tolerant of stormwater.
fall; fast grower. Tolerance:
Urban Performs well in the right of way.
Tolerance:
Habitat: Common in open, disturbed areas,
vacant lots, fill, and roadsides.
Ecosystem Seeds eaten by birds.
Services:
Hydrology: Medium drought tolerance; medium
moisture usage.
Ornamental Yellow flowers.
Value: Compatibility: Can become weedy.
Salt Intolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Short lifespan.
Shade Intolerant of shade.
Tolerance:
Oenothera fruticosa Sundrops
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FAC Soil: pH 4.5-7.0
Form/Color Grows to 1'-3'; slender, hairy stems; Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
alternating elliptic leaves; showy, bright Tolerance: tolerance.
yellow four-petaled flowers; four-sided,
club-shaped fruit pods. Urban Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance.
Habitat: Dry open woods, meadows, disturbed
sites.
Ecosystem Attracts birds, hummingbirds, and
Services: bees.
Hydrology: Course, fine, medium textured soils; high
moisture usage; low drought tolerance.
Ornamental Yellow flowers.
Value: Compatibility:
Salt Tolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Moderate lifespan.
Shade Tolerant of shade.
Tolerance: