Oenothera tetragona 'Crown of Gold' PP18,402
Four Angled Sundrops
USDA Hardiness Zone 4-8
This plant starts as a crown of deep green and gold foliage. The yellow edge of the leaf is very attractive in spring, followed by showy bright, clear yellow blooms in the summer months. Hummingbirds are very attracted to this shining sundrop. Deer resistant. Great for cut flowers, rock gardens, borders, containers and mixed beds.
Interesting Notes
Bred by Peter Catt of Liss Forest Nursery
Bloom Time
June-August
When to Divide
after flowering
Good Companions
Red Head Fountain Grass
(Pennisetum alopecuroides),
Shasta Daisy
(Leucanthemum superbum),
Bee Balm
(Monarda didyma),
Coneflower
(Echinacea purpurea),
Garden Phlox
(Phlox paniculata),
Poppy Mallow, Wine cups
(Callirhoe involucrata)
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes & Uses
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Containers |
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Cut Flowers |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Season of Interest (Foliage)