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 AZ, CO, KS, LA and 6 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.

Sundrops

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Author: Pollinator Patch

Oenothera berlandieri

Last reviewed: August 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

AZ, CO, KS, LA and 6 more states

Pollinators

butterflies, bees, nectar insects

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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 AZ, CO, KS, LA and 6 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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