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Sunbright

Phemeranthus parviflorus

Sunbright (Phemeranthus parviflorus) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–10b. Blooms May–Sep.

// QUICK FACTS

Family: —
Group: perennial
Native range: Native to 18 U.S. states, including AL, AR, AZ, CO, IA, IL…
USDA hardiness: Zones 2a–10b
Mature size: —
Sun: Full sun
Water: —
Bloom: May–Sep
Wildlife value: Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role: native species profile

Sunbright (Phemeranthus parviflorus) — *Phemeranthus parviflorus* — Sunbright. Photo via iNaturalist — (c) Michelle W. （鍾偉瑋）, some rights reserved (CC BY).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Sunbright (Phemeranthus parviflorus) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes AR, KS, MO, OK. Hardy in zones 2a–10b. Blooms May–Sep.

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, sunbright pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Mexican Hat (Ratibida columnifera), Sneezeweed (Helenium autumnale).