Calylophus berlandieri ssp. pinifolius (Texas Primrose)

Calylophus berlandieri ssp. pinifolius (Texas Primrose)Also knows as Berlandier's Sundrops, Square bud Primrose, Sundrops. Texas Primrose is a drought tolerant low growing perennial with large bright yellow flowers. It needs good drainage and sunny exposure but is not fussy otherwise. It does well in sandy or rocky soil. Deadheading (removing spent blooms) prolongs the blooming period. It can be cut back periodically to maintain a neater appearance. Texas Primrose is an excellent rock garden plant that

Birds relish the fruit

white Bloom time Spring Mature height 2-4 ft Attracts Butterflies

Carolina Rose spreads by suckers to form dense colonies and works well as a natural hedge or wildlife planting

cottage gardens

bees Host plant Henry's elfin butterfly Deer resistant Yes Poisonous Seeds are mildly poisonous

The white coloration slowly spreads over the leaves creating silvery bracts

which is important if you want to prevent leggy plants

while more alkaline soils create varying shades of pink and purple

yellow Bloom time Spring Attracts Hummingbirds Deer resistant Yes Host plant Plebeian sphinx moth Notes Evergreen vine

Pale Coneflower benefits from clump division when overcrowded

It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types as long as adequate moisture and drainage is provided

depending on the season