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Berlandier's sundrops

Calylophus berlandieri

Berlandier's sundrops (Calylophus berlandieri) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–10a. Blooms Mar–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to CO, KS, LA, NM, OK, TX
USDA hardiness: Zones 2b–10a
Mature size: —
Sun: Part shade
Water: Low · xeric
Bloom: Mar–Sep
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Berlandier's sundrops (Calylophus berlandieri) — *Calylophus berlandieri* — Berlandier's sundrops. Photo by Mason Brock (Masebrock) via Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Berlandier's sundrops (Calylophus berlandieri) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes KS, OK. Hardy in zones 2b–10a. Blooms Mar–Sep. 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, berlandier's sundrops pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa), Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Carolina Larkspur (Delphinium carolinianum).