Calylophus berlandieri

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Berlandier's Sundrops

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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:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.