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Calylophus lavandulifolius
Also Known As
- Calylophus hartwegii var. lavandulifolius
- Oenothera lavandulifolia
- Lavendarleaf Evening Primrose
- Lavender-Leaf Sundrops
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 3"-8"
- W: 4"-10"
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Calylophus lavandulifolius plant details
Calylophus lavandulifolius is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Calylophus lavandulifolius
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: onagraceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and green
- Mature size: 4 IN - 10 IN - wide, 3 IN - 8 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: border plant, cottage garden, long-blooming, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Calylophus lavandulifolius
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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How to Grow Calylophus lavandulifolius
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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See other plant types of Calylophus for your garden
aka Calylophus hartwegii fendleri, Fendler's Sundrops
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
6a-11
Size
Height: 10"
Width: 24"
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Prairie Lode Sundrops
Plant Type
Perennial, Groundcover
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 6"-8"
Width: 12"-15"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
aka Calylophus drummondii
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 10"-12"
Width: 3'
- sun
- dry in summer
aka Calylophus berlandieri subsp. pinifolius, Calylophus berlandieri var. pinifolius, Black Dot Calylophus
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-10a
Size
Height: 8"
Width: 12"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
aka Calylophus drummondianus var. berlandieri, Creeping Calylophus, Sundrops
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 6"
Width: 18"
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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