Chandler's Craglily
Echeandia chandleri
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
part sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
TX
Pollinators
butterflies, hummingbirds, nectar insects
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Chandler's Craglily is a compact perennial with narrow, grass-like foliage that forms neat clumps. It produces delicate white to pale yellow flowers on slender stems for an exceptionally long blooming period from spring through fall. This low-maintenance native thrives in partial sun with minimal water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Chandler's Craglily 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
The long blooming season provides nectar for butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects from spring through fall. Its extended flowering period makes it particularly valuable for sustaining pollinators throughout multiple seasons.
Common questions
- How much sun does Chandler's Craglily need?
- Chandler's Craglily grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Chandler's Craglily bloom?
- Chandler's Craglily blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Chandler's Craglily native?
- Chandler's Craglily (Echeandia chandleri) is native to TX, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Chandler's Craglily attract?
- Chandler's Craglily draws butterflies, hummingbirds, and nectar insects.
- Is Chandler's Craglily HOA-friendly?
- Chandler's Craglily 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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