| Common Name |
Sundrops, Fendlers sundrops |
| Latin Name |
Calylophus hartwegii v. fendleri |
| Family / Origin |
Onagraceae |
| Sunset zones / USDA zones |
1-3, 6-16, 18-24 / 6-11 |
| Type / Form |
Bush / Small |
| Native Habitat |
Southwestern deserts |
| Soil |
Dry, decomposed alkaline granite, sand, clay loam low in organic
content, well drained |
| Exposure |
Full sun |
| Water |
None to once per month |
| Height X Width |
1 foot X 2 feet |
| Protective Mechanism |
None |
| Leaves |
Grey small |
| Flowers |
Spring and summer clear yellow over night flowers
turning pink in morning |
| Bark / Roots |
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| Maintenance |
Low |
| Propagation |
Seeds |
| Pests and diseases |
Flea beetles |
| Landscape Uses |
Erosion control, rock garden, low
maintenance, parkways, specimen |
| Garden Suitability |
Thornless, Sonoran |
| Nature Value |
Night flying moths use flowers |
| Native American Uses |
Medicinal |
| Links |
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| Images |
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| Images and data |
http://www.mswn.com/Plant%20Info%20Sheets/Calylophus%20hartwegii%20v.%20fendleri.pdf |
| Images and data |
https://www.anniesannuals.com/signs/b%20-%20c/calylophus_hartwegii_fendle.htm |
| Images and data |
http://www.wildflower.org/gallery/result.php?id_image=6744 |
| Seeds |
http://www.plantsofthesouthwest.com/cgi-bin/plantview.cgi?_recordnum=1066 |
| Distribution |
http://plants.usda.gov/java/profile?symbol=CAHAF |
