Calylophus drummondianus. ‘Texas Sundrops’ — Golden joy on the leanest soil.

Low mounds of fine foliage burst with buttery yellow blooms that glow from dawn to dusk. Heat-loving, unthirsty, and effortlessly cheerful — the desert’s own sunshine on a stem.

Plant Details:

• Water Needs: Very low; drought-tolerant once established

• Sun Needs: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soil

• Growing Zone: USDA Zones 5–9

• Cold Hardiness: To –10°F

• Mature Size: 6–12 in tall × 12–18 in wide

• Native Origin: Texas and the Southern Plains

• Best Substitutes For: Eriogonum umbellatum, Gazania rigens

• Landscape Uses: Groundcover, rock gardens, pollinator plantings