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Southern beeblossom is drought-tolerant no-fuss option

By SANIBEL-CAPTIVA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION - | May 12, 2021

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Southern beeblossom (Oenothera simulans) is an herbaceous perennial wildflower that blooms in the spring and continues to flower throughout the summer. Its wispy wand-like stems reach up to 6 feet and are topped with clusters of white flowers, which turn pink a day after emerging. As its common name suggests, it attracts a variety of pollinators including bees, butterflies and moths. A member of the evening primrose family, beeblossom flowers open in the evening and are consequently pollinated by specialized nighttime foragers. It is naturally found in open dry areas across Florida. It is a drought-tolerant no-fuss option that adds diversity and interest to any full-sun pollinator or wildflower garden.