Sundrops (Calylophus berlandieri) - ORGANICALLY GROWN

Sundrops

Calylophus berlandieri

Other Common Names: Berlandier’s Sundrops

Other Botanical Names: Oenothera berlandieri

🌱 Organically grown from locally collected seed — well adapted to our area.

Top Pick: A low-growing native with bright yellow blooms that flowers over a long season and thrives in hot, dry conditions.

Quick Plant Info

• ☀️ Light: Full Sun
• 💧 Water: Low
• 🌿 Type: Perennial
• 📏 Mature Size: 6–12 in tall × 1–2 ft wide

Description

A low, spreading native with bright yellow blooms that provide long-lasting color in sunny landscapes.

Sundrops forms a compact, spreading plant with cup-shaped yellow flowers that open during the day and bloom over an extended period. It adds consistent color and performs well in heat and drought.

🌼 Why it works

• Long bloom season from spring through fall
• Excellent heat and drought tolerance
• Low-growing and easy to place
• Low-maintenance once established

🐦 Wildlife value

Provides nectar for pollinators throughout its bloom period.

Adds consistent ecological value over multiple seasons.

🌱 Where it thrives

Best in full sun with well-drained soil. It performs well in rocky or sandy soils and is ideal for xeriscape and border plantings.

• Xeriscape and dry gardens
• Borders and edges
• Groundcover applications

Soil: Prefers well-drained soil and tolerates rocky or sandy conditions.

✂️ Growth & maintenance

Minimal maintenance required. May spread slowly to form a wider patch.

💧 Water (establishment note)

Water regularly during establishment; once established, Sundrops is highly drought tolerant.

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