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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

Gardening facts about Calylophus lavandulifolius plant

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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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
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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
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aka Calylophus drummondii

Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

7a-10b

Size

Height: 10"-12"

Width: 3'

  • sun
  • dry in summer
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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
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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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