Calylophus serrulatus 'Prairie Lode' Sun Drops

$14.95
$14.95
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Description

Calylophus 'Prairie Lode' produces orange buds that open to sulfur-yellow flowers from April to November. Commonly known as Sun Drops, this Rare Roots' favorite has wiry stems and small green leaves. Calylophus 'Prairie Lode' spreads its stems up to 24" staying close to the ground, but not rooting in. 'Prairie Lode' is a variety of Calylophus serrulatus, which is native to much of central Canada and the U.S.

This perennial makes a great ground cover for full sun and well-drained soil. It tolerates dry and poor soils. Prune the stems back hard to the central crown in the spring to maintain good form.

Characteristics

  • Common Names: Sundrops
  • Zones: 3(4)-9
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun to Light Shade
  • Soil Preference: Requires well-drained soil
  • Height at Maturity: 8-15
  • Width at Maturity: 18
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
  • Bloom Time: Midspring to late fall
  • Foliage Color: Green

Special Features

  • Attracts: Butterflies. Pollinators.
  • Tolerates: Deer. Rabbits. Coastal Conditions. Drought.
  • Other Features: Container Plant. Native to North America.

Care and Growing Tips

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Shipping Info

 

All orders placed now will ship in Spring 2024 unless requested otherwise.

    • Zones 9&10: Starting March 25th
    • Zone 8: Starting April 1st
    • Zone 7: Starting April 8th
    • Zone 6: Starting April 22nd
    • Zone 5: Starting May 6th
    • Zones 4-2: Starting May 13th

If you live in a warm climate and wish to receive your plants during the winter, please send us an email. Please note that we may be unable to fulfill your request if temperatures are too cold for safe transit or if the plants are dormant.

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Please note: Depending on the time of year, the foliage of the plants may be trimmed to fit into our shipping boxes. This could delay the flowering of the plant, but many perennials actually benefit from being cut back.

We are currently not able to ship to Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and outside of the US.