Berlandier's sundrops
Calylophus berlandieri
Last reviewed: August 2026
Berlandier's sundrops (Calylophus berlandieri) is a perennial forb native to KS, NM, OK, TX. It blooms in April, May, June, July, August, and September. The flowers draw bees and moths. It reads as an intentional, HOA-friendly planting in the right spot.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
6"–18" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
KS, NM, OK, TX
Pollinators
bees, moths
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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.
Growing Berlandier's sundrops
Grow Berlandier's sundrops in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 6 to 18 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
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 KS, NM, OK, TX, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- 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 World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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