Camissonia cheiranthifolia

Also Known As

Beach Primrose

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

H: 4"
W: 16"

planting zones

7a-11

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Camissonia cheiranthifolia plant details

Camissonia cheiranthifolia is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Camissonia cheiranthifolia

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: onagraceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 16 IN wide, 4 IN tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: floriferous, long-blooming, self-sowing, spreading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Camissonia cheiranthifolia

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: erosion and seaside / salt
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Beach primrose is a low, fast-growing, spreading perennial. It forms dense mats of light green-to-silvery foliage 2' wide x 6" to 12" high. The ground-hugging habitat makes this plant an excellent choice for erosion control in sandy soil. Likes to reseed. Makes an excellent container plant inland. Canary yellow flowers turn red as they age & bloom in great numbers April through August. native to California and is found only slightly beyond California borders. Stabilizes sand dunes with its fast growing and spreading habit. No Historical Uses found. Found in sandy beaches. Communitites located in Coastal Strand Between 0 and 328 feet.

By: The Watershed Nursery

Native only to our coastal California strand, "Beach Primrose" has a ground hugging habit with light green foliage & lots of conspicious, bright canary-yellow flower, which turn red as they age. Very long bloom period. Excellent for erosion control. Try it as edging, in a container, rock garden or a hanging basket. 4" by 16".