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Hartweg's Sundrops

Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri

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Overview

Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii var. Fendleri) are vibrant perennials that offer a show of yellow blooms. These hardy plants reach up to 18 inches tall with a spread up to 24 inches, thriving in full sun. Drought-tolerant and low maintenance, Sundrops are ideal for xeriscaping. Blooms appear profusely in late spring to early summer, attracting pollinators. Well-drained soil ensures their optimal growth and flowering performance.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Medium, Very LowZones 10–10Type Ground cover, Perennial, Shrub
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — yellow flowers in the garden; clumping form typically reaching heights of 12 to 18 inches

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium, Very Low
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial, Shrub
Family
Onagraceae

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Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — green backdrop against which the plant's bright; fendleri thrives in full sun exposure and
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — clumping form typically reaching heights of 12 to 18 inches; fendleri thrives in full sun exposure
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — it's an excellent candidate for xeriscaping and water-wise gardening practices; ensuring, image 76
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — Remarkably drought-tolerant once established
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — ensuring longevity and vibrancy in the garden; drought-tolerant and low maintenance, Sundrops are
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — Fendleri) are vibrant perennials that offer a show of yellow blooms; clumping form typically reaching
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — including bees and butterflies; clumping form typically reaching heights of 12 to 18 inches
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — green backdrop against which the plant's bright; fendleri thrives in full sun exposure and, image 99
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — These hardy plants reach up to 18 inches tall with a spread up to 24 inches, thriving in full sun
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — lance-shaped leaves that create a dense; clumping form typically reaching heights of 12, image 98
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — lance-shaped leaves that create a dense
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — making it a low-maintenance yet visually stunning component of any landscape design; fendleri thrives
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii var; drought-tolerant and low maintenance, Sundrops are, image 57
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — satin-textured yellow flowers emerge; ensuring longevity and vibrancy in the garden, image 72
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — it's an excellent candidate for xeriscaping and water-wise gardening practices; ensuring longevity
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — and spreading up to 24 inches wide.<br><br>Noted for its hardiness; ensuring longevity and vibrancy
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — ground cover / perennial / shrub for full or half; ensuring longevity and vibrancy in the garden
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — green backdrop against which the plant's bright; fendleri thrives in full sun exposure and, image 71
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — clumping form typically reaching heights of 12 to 18 inches; fendleri thrives in full sun, image 95
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — Fendleri) are vibrant perennials that offer a show of yellow blooms
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — Remarkably drought-tolerant once established; fendleri thrives in full sun exposure and, image 75
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — It also attracts a variety of pollinators; drought-tolerant and low maintenance, Sundrops are ideal
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — satin-textured yellow flowers emerge; ensuring longevity and vibrancy in the garden
Hartweg's Sundrops (Calylophus Hartwegii Var. Fendleri) — lance-shaped leaves that create a dense; clumping form typically reaching heights of 12, image 70
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