Beach Primrose
© Winnie Burkett, Bolivar Peninsula
Camissonia cheiranthifolia
Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
Beach Primrose grows prostrate along the beach surface, forming a mat several feet across. The long stems grow from a central crown, lined with silvery grey-green leaves. The long taproot allows the plant to be drought tolerant, once established. Beach Primrose needs full sun and sandy soil.
- Scientific Name: Camissonia cheiranthifolia
- Common Names: Beach Primrose, Beach Suncup, Beach Evening-primrose
- Family: Onagraceae (Evening Primrose Family)
- Growth Habit: Perennial
- Height: Groundcover
- Leaves: Gray-green
- Flowers: Yellow
- Bloom Time: April through August
- Wildlife Benefits: Attracts butterflies and other pollinators.
© Winnie Burkett, Bolivar Peninsula
Where to Find It
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