Sundrops
Oenothera berlandieri
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–12" W
Bloom
Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Native to
AL, AR, AZ, CA and 44 more states
Pollinators
butterflies, bees, nectar insects
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Sundrops produces cheerful bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers from spring through fall on a compact, low-growing plant. This hardy native perennial spreads slowly to form attractive groundcover patches and requires minimal water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
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
The long blooming season provides nectar for butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects from March through November. Evening-blooming flowers are particularly attractive to moths and other nocturnal pollinators.
Common questions
- How much sun does Sundrops need?
- Sundrops grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Sundrops bloom?
- Sundrops blooms in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November.
- Where is Sundrops native?
- Sundrops (Oenothera berlandieri) is native to AL, AR, AZ, CA and 44 more states, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Sundrops attract?
- Sundrops draws butterflies, bees, and nectar insects.
- Is Sundrops HOA-friendly?
- 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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