Oenothera perennis Small Sundrops
Native To: Regional Wetland Indicator: FAC- Soil: Not Available.
Form/Color Perennial, stems to 2', unbranched, Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
narrow leaves, flowers yellow in June- Tolerance: tolerance.
August.
Urban Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance.
Habitat: Moist or wet soil in undisturbed, open
areas, meadows.
Ecosystem Attractive to hummingbirds.
Services:
Hydrology: Moist to average sandy or gravelly soil.
Ornamental Yellow flowers.
Value: Compatibility:
Salt Moderately tolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other:
Shade Tolerant of partial shade.
Tolerance:
Opuntia humifusa Prickly Pear Cactus
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: FAC Soil: pH 5.5-7.0
Form/Color Grows to 1'; evergreen, prickly; showy, Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
yellow flowers bloom in June-July; Tolerance: tolerance.
reddish, fleshy fruit ripe October-
November. Urban Insufficient information to determine
Tolerance: tolerance.
Habitat: Dry sand, back dunes, cliff faces and
rocky sites.
Ecosystem Used for protection and shelter by
Services: birds, snakes, and lizards. Flower very
attractive to bees.
Hydrology: Drought tolerant; grows well on varied
moisture conditions; well drained soil.
Ornamental Yellow flowers.
Value: Compatibility: Can form colonies.
Salt Tolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Also known as Devil's tongue
Shade Tolerant of partial shade.
Tolerance: