Exclusive. 'High Plains Yellow' Sundrops is a long blooming wildflower from the western Great Plains that withstands heat, drought and rugged growing conditions. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
 
 
 
  
 
   
Common Name
 
   
 
High Plains Yellow Sundrops
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Botanical Name
 
   
 
Calylophus hartwegii High Plains Yellow
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Zones
 
   
 
5, 6, 7, 8, 9
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Light Requirements
 
   
 
Full Sun
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Flower Color
 
   
 
Yellow
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Height
 
   
 
4-6" tall
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Mature Spread
 
   
 
12-15" wide
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Bloom Time
 
   
 
Late spring to late summer
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ships As
 
   
 
Potted Plant
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Type
 
   
 
Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Average Soil
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Soil Moisture
 
   
 
Drought Resistant / Waterwise
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Amount Of Rain
 
   
 
10 to 20", 20 to 30"
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Advantages
 
   
 
Attract Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Native, Groundcover, Extended Bloom Time (more than 4 weeks), Good Rockgarden Or Alpine Plant, Great For Mass Plantings
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Special Groups
 
   
 
High Country Gardens Exclusive, High Country Gardens Introduction
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Ideal Region
 
   
 
West, Western Only, Southwest, Hot Desert
 
 
  
 
  
 
   
Planting Time
 
   
 
Spring / Summer, Fal