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.

Texas green eyes

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Berlandiera texana

Last reviewed: November 2026

Texas green eyes (Berlandiera texana) is a perennial forb native to AR, KS, MO, OK and 1 more states. It blooms in April, May, June, July, August, September, and October. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.

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Toxicity unknown

Texas green eyes (Berlandiera texana) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

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

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An 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.

Growing Texas green eyes

Grow Texas green eyes in full sun and low water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide.

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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