Calylophus berlandieri ssp. pinifolius Also known as Berlandier's Sundrops, Square-bud Primrose, Sundrops, Square-bud Day-primrose The "Southern Belle Sundrop" is a lovely Texas native plant and is part of the Evening Primrose family, Onagraceae. This sweet little flower has the delicate charm of a Southern Belle, yet it’s also remarkably hardy and can handle dry conditions. As an evergreen, bushy subshrub, it lights up your garden beautifully, thriving in full sun or partial shade, and it prefers well-drained soil to truly shine. With a sturdy woody base and graceful herbaceous stems, it can grow up to 18 inches tall and 24 inches wide. Its delightful papery, bright yellow flowers bloom nearly year-round, making it a fantastic option for infusing vibrant color into your landscape. You can find this cheerful plant in the prairie grasslands of Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, and New Mexico, showcasing its impressive tolerance to both heat and cold. When planted alongside other perennials with similar water needs, like rosemary, sage, and lavender, it spreads by rhizomes, creating a lovely, colorful carpet. Just imagine your garden brimming with these sunny yellow flowers, attracting birds, bees, butterflies, and all the wonderful pollinators that bring life to your outdoor space! BONAP MAPHeight: 8”-1’ Spread: 2’-3’ Bloom: April-JuneLight: Full Sun-Part ShadeWater: LowZone: 6-10Origin: Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico
