Calylophus berlandieri
Berlandier's Sundrops
Description
The showy, yellow flowers of Berlandier's sundrops are 2" across with four, broad, crinkled petals. This is a bushy, 4-20" wide plant that sometimes becomes woody near the base. Its leaves are narrow and spiny-toothed. Plant in full sun or half day sun in a well-drained soils with occasional to infrequent irrigation.
Plant Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Light Green
Bark Color
Brown
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
n/a
Accenting Features
Multi-trunk Tree, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In general, lawns only need to be watered once every three days.
Check your irrigation controller and reduce watering times if necessary.