// SPECIES PROFILE · PERENNIAL · NATIVE

Soft greeneyes

Berlandiera pumila

Soft greeneyes (Berlandiera pumila) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 5b–11b. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Apr–Oct.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 9 U.S. states, including AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, NC…
USDA hardiness: Zones 5b–11b
Mature size: 6"–3'
Sun: Part shade
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Apr–Oct
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Soft greeneyes (Berlandiera pumila) — *Berlandiera pumila* — Soft greeneyes. Photo by sonnia hill via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Soft greeneyes (Berlandiera pumila) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, OK. Hardy in zones 5b–11b. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Apr–Oct. Low water use makes it a strong candidate for xeric and drought-conscious plantings.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, soft greeneyes pairs naturally with: American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea), Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Blue-Eyed Grass (Sisyrinchium angustifolium), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa).