Scarlet Beeblossom
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Scarlet Beeblossom
oenothera suffrutescens
The Scarlet Beeblossom is a bright red flower that attracts many pollinators! Its vibrant color can brighten up any garden or field.
Habitat: They grow in sunny fields, meadows, and along roadsides.
Appearance
The Scarlet Beeblossom has slender, upright stems with narrow, green leaves. Its vivid, four-petaled flowers open in a striking scarlet-orange, often fading to a rosy pink as they age, making them distinct from common yellow evening primroses.
KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderMyrtalesFamilyOnagraceaeGenusOenothera
Category
PlantsRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
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Interesting facts
Indigenous peoples traditionally ate the roots and leaves, and also used them as medicine!
Its scientific name, Oenothera, amazingly means "donkey catcher" in ancient Greek!
Some call it "Firewheel Flower" because its petals spread out like a spinning fiery wheel!
The brilliant flowers can signal to pollinators that a tasty nectar treat awaits them inside!
Special abilities
Ability
Evening Bloomer
Scarlet Beeblossom can open its bright flowers at dusk, helping it attract night-flying pollinators like moths.
Ability
Color Shifter
Scarlet Beeblossom has flowers that change color from scarlet-orange to pink, which might signal different stages to pollinators.
Ability
Drought Dodger
Scarlet Beeblossom can thrive in dry, sandy soils, allowing it to survive harsh conditions where other plants struggle.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 30-90 cm
- Spread
- 30-60 cm
- Flower Size
- 2.5-5 cm
- Bloom Season
- Late spring to fall
- Edible
- Yes
- Toxicity
- None
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Pollination Method
- Insect
Ecological connections
pollinates
Carolina Sphinx Moth
Manduca sexta
sips nectar from its evening blooms
pollinates
Common Eastern Bumblebee
Bombus impatiens
collects pollen and nectar during daylight hours
eaten by
White-tailed Deer
Odocoileus virginianus
browses on its leaves and stems in summer
Traits
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
Red Evening PrimroseScarlet Primrose
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Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Scarlet Beeblossom?
30-90 cm
How wide does Scarlet Beeblossom spread?
30-60 cm
How big are the flowers on Scarlet Beeblossom?
2.5-5 cm
When does Scarlet Beeblossom bloom?
Late spring to fall
Is Scarlet Beeblossom edible?
Yes
Is Scarlet Beeblossom toxic?
None
What is Scarlet Beeblossom's lifecycle?
Perennial
How is Scarlet Beeblossom pollinated?
Insect
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