Prairie Lode Sundrops
Prairie Lode sundrops is a prolific blooming perennial flower native to the Great Plains. It grows as a small mound of slender stems. The bright yellow, four-petaled blooms emerge from orange buds. This plant thrives in hot and dry conditions.
It brings bright color to a low water landscape, especially in rock gardens.
Prairie Lode Sundrops
Prairie Lode sundrops is a prolific blooming perennial flower native to the Great Plains. It grows as a small mound of slender stems. The bright yellow, four-petaled blooms emerge from orange buds. This plant thrives in hot and dry conditions.
It brings bright color to a low water landscape, especially in rock gardens.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Calylophus serrulatus 'Prairie Lode'
Pronunciation
kal-ee-LOW-fus ser-yoo-LAY-tus
Mature Height
6 to 8 in.
Mature Spread
12 to 15 in.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
yellow
Bloom time
May to September
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
species is native to prairies of central North America
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 3-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 9,000 ft.
Performance
Prairie Lode sundrops has been planted at the Water Wise Demonstration Garden in several locations. It is a nice plant with eye-catching blooms, but is rather small. It will perform best in a rock garden or in a spot where a small mounding plant will be notice, or planted in masses.
Maintenance
Cut back to the ground in spring.