Texas green eyes
Berlandiera texana
Last reviewed: August 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Native to
AR, KS, MO, OK and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Before you buy
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Cities and water utilities offer rebates for replacing lawn with native and water-wise plants. We track 431 programs across 44 states, each with a link to the provider and the date we last checked it.
Find rebates in your areaAn upright perennial with rough, textured leaves and yellow daisy-like flowers marked with a maroon center disk, blooming over a long stretch of the growing season on rocky, dry soils.
Wildlife value
The extended bloom season provides steady nectar and pollen for native bees and butterflies through summer and fall.
Common questions
- How much sun does Texas green eyes need?
- Texas green eyes grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Texas green eyes bloom?
- Texas green eyes blooms in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October.
- Where is Texas green eyes native?
- Texas green eyes (Berlandiera texana) is native to AR, KS, MO, OK and 1 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Texas green eyes attract?
- Texas green eyes draws bees and butterflies.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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