Beach Suncup
Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia
- Native to:
- Mexico, United States
iNaturalist: © seeddweeb (iNaturalist #195050039)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Onagraceae
- Genus:
- Camissoniopsis
- Species:
- Camissoniopsis cheiranthifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- CACH13
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Reported Fauna Sightings
Moths:White-lined sphinx moth (Hyles lineata)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal dunes and sandy areas
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily after cold stratification; surface sow on sandy medium.
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Seeds are collected between May 1st and September 13th. Mature capsules turn from green to red to brown and split from the top at maturity. Capsules are 10 to 25 mm long, 2 to 2.5 mm wide, 4 angled, generally 2 coiled. Seed is 1.2 to 1.3 mm long, minutely pitted in rows and dull brownish black at maturity.
Source: npn.rngr.net