Grow native Prairie Sundrops for months of bright yellow blooms that attract native bees and butterflies in sunny pollinator, prairie, and meadow gardens.

Native Prairie Sundrops Seeds (Pure Oenothera pilosella)

Starter packet (~100 seeds)
$5.00
$5.00
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Grow native Prairie Sundrops for months of bright yellow blooms that attract native bees and butterflies in sunny pollinator, prairie, and meadow gardens.
Native Prairie Sundrops Seeds (Pure Oenothera pilosella)

Native Prairie Sundrops Seeds (Pure Oenothera pilosella)

$5.00
$5.00

Prairie Sundrops brightens the garden with cheerful lemon-yellow flowers that bloom over an exceptionally long season, creating vibrant color from late spring into summer. This easy-growing native perennial thrives in sunny gardens, meadows, and dry landscapes where its compact habit mixes beautifully with prairie grasses and wildflowers.

Prairie Sundrops provides abundant nectar for native bees and a wide variety of butterflies, making it a dependable pollinator favorite throughout its bloom period. As the golden flowers open each day, they bring a steady rhythm of color and wildlife activity to the landscape.

Some of the wildlife this native plant supports:

  • Native Butterflies
  • Native Bees
  • Bumble Bees
  • Native Pollinators
Growing Information

Plant Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3–8
Sunlight:

  • Full Sun

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Soil Moisture:

  • Dry
  • Medium-Dry

Soil Type:

  • Sand
  • Loam
  • Gravel
  • Rocky

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Drought Tolerance: Excellent Drought Tolerance
Deer Resistance: Generally Deer Resistant
Plant Characteristics

Bloom Color:

  • Yellow

Mature Height: 12–24 inches
Plant Spacing: Surface Sow
Bloom Months:

  • May
  • June
  • July

Root Type: Rhizomatous
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Ecological Benefits

Ecological Benefits:

  • Butterfly Nectar Plant
  • Native Bee Forage
  • Bumble Bee Forage
Planting From Seed

Best Sowing Time:

  • Late Fall or Early Spring

Seed Preparation: 60 Days Cold Stratification
Planting Depth: Oenothera pilosella
Expected First Bloom: Usually the Second Growing Season
Seed Details

Scientific Name: 550
Common Names:

  • Prairie Sundrops, Hairy Evening Primrose

Seeds per Starter Packet: 550
Approximate Seeds per Ounce: 320000

Starter Packets: Best for Smaller gardens and/or trying a new species.

Grow Packs: Best for medium sized home gardens.

Habitat Packs: Best for rewilding meadows, prairie restoration projects, and larger native garden plantings.

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