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Berlandier's sundrops
Scientific Name: Calylophus berlandieri
Family: Onagraceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Subshrub, Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Berlandier's Sundrops: A Splash of Yellow in Your Garden
Berlandier's sundrops, scientifically known as Calylophus berlandieri, is a delightful perennial subshrub celebrated for its vibrant yellow flowers. It also goes by the common names Square-bud Primrose and Texas Primrose.
Considerations for Pets
- This is a bushy plant, ranging from 4 to 20 inches in height.
- The plant is a subshrub, growing as a herbaceous forb/herb.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Calylophus berlandieri Spach
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening-Primrose Family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies (e.g., Oenothera berlandieri ssp. pinifolia, Calylophus berlandieri ssp. berlandieri)
- Synonym: Calylophus drummondianus var. berlandieri (mentioned in the text as a synonym for Texas Primrose)
- Alternative Scientific Names: Oenothera berlandieri (older classification)
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Texas and surrounding states.
- Thrives in full sun to part shade.
- Prefers average to gritty, well-drained soil that is moist but not waterlogged.
Morphological Characteristics
- Bushy plant, growing 4-20 inches tall.
- Flowers are showy and yellow, approximately 2 inches across.
- Petals are broad and crinkled.
- Growth habit described as subshrub and forb/herb.
- Deciduous perennial.
Blooming Period
- Extended blooming period, with bright yellow blooms in spring and autumn.
- Bloom time in 1852 was noted to be 6 or 8 weeks from the beginning of April.
Cultivation
- Tolerates high summer heat.
- Suitable for Zones 6-10.
- Spacing/Spread: 1 foot.