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June Plant of the Month

Texas Primrose or Sundrops

This Texas Native is super hardy and has beautiful clear yellow blooms. 

Family: Onagraceae (on-uh-GRAY-see-ee)
Genus: Calylophus (kal-ee-LOW-fus)
Species: berlandieri (bur-lan-dee-ER-ee)

 

Category:  Perennial                                                         

Height:  6-12 in.

Spacing:  15-18 in.

Hardiness:  USDA Zone 7b to  9b

Sun Exposure:  Full Sun

Bloom Color:  Bright Yellow

Bloom Time:  Early spring thru early summer

Foliage:  Evergreen

Other Details:  This plant is attractive to bees and butterflies; drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping; suitable for growing in containers

Propagation Methods:  From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall or in pots in late winter to plant out in spring

Seed Collecting:  Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds