Texas Greeneyes

Berlandierabetonicifolia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Berlandiera (ber-lan-dee-AIR-uh)
Species
betonicifolia (bet-on-ih-see-FOH-lee-uh)
Synonym
Berlandiera texana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Madison, Missouri

Helotes, Texas

Houston, Texas

Richardson, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Houston, TX (Zone 9b) | July 2016 | positive

This is a tough plant and a Texas native. TX Greeneyes blooms from June until frost here; and survives drought, flood, and frost - respr...Read More

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Madison, MO | August 2010 | positive

I was extremely pleased with the long bloom period, the showiness, even from a distance, and the sturdiness, given its windswept location...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | January 2007 | neutral

Texas Greeneyes Berlandiera betonicifolia is Native to Texas and other States.

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