Soft greeneyes
Berlandiera pumila
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
8"–24" H × 8"–18" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
TX, OK, LA, AR
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Low mounding perennial forb with soft silvery-green textured leaves and cheerful yellow daisy-like flowers with green centers, held on slender stems above the foliage. Suits informal borders and rock gardens.
In an HOA neighborhood
Soft greeneyes is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- can reseed and spread in loose, well-drained soil
Wildlife value
Long bloom season provides steady nectar for bees and butterflies, and mature seed heads are eaten by songbirds.
Common questions
- How much sun does Soft greeneyes need?
- Soft greeneyes grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Soft greeneyes bloom?
- Soft greeneyes blooms in April, May, June, July, August, and September.
- Where is Soft greeneyes native?
- Soft greeneyes (Berlandiera pumila) is native to TX, OK, LA, AR, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Soft greeneyes attract?
- Soft greeneyes draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Soft greeneyes HOA-friendly?
- Soft greeneyes 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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