Fameflower
Phemeranthus calycinus
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–10" H × 4"–8" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
TX, OK, KS, MO and 2 more states
Pollinators
bees
Browse plants for this ecoregion
A diminutive succulent-leaved perennial forming a low tuft of narrow, fleshy foliage and wiry stems topped with small, bright magenta-pink flowers that open only in the afternoon sun. Thrives in shallow, lean, fast-draining soil and is well suited to a rock garden or gravel bed.
In an HOA neighborhood
Fameflower is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge.
Wildlife value
Afternoon-blooming flowers provide a nectar source for bees.
Common questions
- How much sun does Fameflower need?
- Fameflower grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Fameflower bloom?
- Fameflower blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Fameflower native?
- Fameflower (Phemeranthus calycinus) is native to TX, OK, KS, MO and 2 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Fameflower attract?
- Fameflower draws bees.
- Is Fameflower HOA-friendly?
- Fameflower 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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