Mouse's Eye
Bernardia myricifolia
(c) Matt Berger, some rights reserved (CC BY)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus:
- Bernardia
- Species:
- Bernardia myricifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub
- Height:
- 8-12 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr, may, oct, nov
- Bloom Colors:
- Yellow
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Native Range
United States: Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas
Host Plant for Caterpillars
Alea Hairstreak (Strymon alea)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid regions; drought-tolerant