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Demaree's beeblossom

Oenothera demareei

Demaree's beeblossom (Oenothera demareei) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 6a–10a. Mature size 2'–5'. Blooms Jun–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: annual
Native range: Native to AR, OK, TX
USDA hardiness: Zones 6a–10a
Mature size: 2'–5'
Sun: —
Water: —
Bloom: Jun–Sep
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Demaree's beeblossom (Oenothera demareei) — *Oenothera demareei* — Demaree's beeblossom. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Kevin Wood, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Kevin Wood.

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Demaree's beeblossom (Oenothera demareei) is a annual in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 6a–10a. Mature size 2'–5'. Blooms Jun–Sep.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, demaree's beeblossom pairs naturally with: Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), Common Sunflower (Helianthus annuus), Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella), Lemon Beebalm (Monarda citriodora).