Lemon Drop Evening Primrose
Oenothera LEMON DROP® 'Innoeno131'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Lemon Drop Evening Primrose highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 5-11
Sunshine, lollipops and rainbows, the Lemon Drop® Evening Primrose (Oenothera LEMON DROP® 'Innoeno131') is a new Evening Primrose that is quickly gaining popularity among gardeners and garden writers. This new selection is covered with vibrant, lemon-yellow flowers all summer, even when the temperatures sizzle!
Featuring a lovely, upright habit with dark-green foliage. The leaves of these perennials are fine-textured and very small, forming dense dark mounds to really set off the bright sunny flowers! The mildly fragrant flowers open for only one day, usually late afternoon but will last until the following morning. Butterflies and bees adore the blooms while they last, buzzing about the intriguing heart-shaped petals in groups of four.
Lemon Drop® is a Proven Winners Perennial and also the recipient of the Editor's Choice Award from Country Living Gardener™! So you can rest assured that these 'brighter than a lucky penny' blossoms will cheer up anyone and anywhere!
Planting and Application:
The bright, Daffodil-yellow flowers of Lemon Drop® blooms do not need deadheading and are a good candidate for hot sunny areas, patios, mixed perennial beds or mixed containers. Fantastic spillers, the mounds droop over edges and garden sides and even soften the tops of retaining walls. Growing a foot or so high and under, these are fantastic edging plants and facer perennials! The brilliant color dramatically sets off everything else around it.
It is best used in front of borders or rock gardens, dry part shade and along that hell-strip by the sidewalk or a driveway. It will add color to wild gardens, meadows, cottage gardens or native plant gardens and thrill you with its easy-care nature. Plant these low-maintenance perennials en masse for a vibrant eye-catching display!
- Bright Lemon Yellow Blooms
- Flowers All Summer
- Does Not Need To Be Deadheaded
- Containers, Edging & Borders
- Loves Sun and Dry Soil
#ProPlantTips for Care:
This easily grown Oenothera should be planted in full sun and a well-drained area. It will thrive in when kept on the dry side. Very heat and sun tolerant, these beauties thrive in USDA growing zones 5 through 11! They do appreciate some shade in the afternoons in the hottest of those growing zones but once established they will thrive about anywhere!
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Average to Dry Soil Once Established
- Prune When Dormant
- En Masse & Xeric Landscaping Perennials
- Adaptable to Any Well-Drained Soil
Lemon Drop® Evening Primrose won’t melt in the heat! Plant these tough beauties in your landscape today or gift one to someone that needs some cheer! Order your garden candy today at NatureHills.com!
