Native Species Planting Guide for New York City

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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:

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