Berlandier's sundrops
Calylophus berlandieri
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–18" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
TX, OK, NM
Pollinators
bees, moths
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Low mounding perennial with narrow leaves and bright yellow cup-shaped flowers that open in late afternoon and fade to orange as they age. Forms a tidy low edging or border plant.
In an HOA neighborhood
Berlandier's sundrops is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
Host plant for white-lined sphinx moth.
Evening blooms attract bees and night-flying moths, and the foliage supports moth caterpillars.
Common questions
- How much sun does Berlandier's sundrops need?
- Berlandier's sundrops grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Berlandier's sundrops bloom?
- Berlandier's sundrops blooms in April, May, June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Berlandier's sundrops native?
- Berlandier's sundrops (Calylophus berlandieri) is native to TX, OK, NM, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What butterflies or moths does Berlandier's sundrops host?
- Berlandier's sundrops is a larval host plant for white-lined sphinx moth.
- Is Berlandier's sundrops HOA-friendly?
- Berlandier's sundrops is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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