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Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia

Common Name:
Beach evening primrose
Plant Type:
Evergreen perennial
Family:
Onagraceae (The Evening Primrose Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
to 4 inches high
Landscape/Garden Uses:
ground cover
Flowering Season:
Spring and summer

Flower Color:
Yellow
Exposure:
Full sun
Soils:
Well-drained soil

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to occasional watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 20-25 degrees F.

Beach evening primrose has long soft grey leaves on low spreading stems that form a mat. Bright yellow flowers are held in clusters at branch tips in spring and summer. Not especially long lived, but reseeds nicely.