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Native Plant Society of Texas

Greeneyes

Berlandiera betonicifolia

Other common name(s):

Broochflower

Family:

Asteraceae (Aster Family)

Plant Ecoregion Distribution Map

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East Central Texas Plains, Western Gulf Coastal Plain
Bastrop Lost Pines, Northern Post Oak Savanna, Northern Prairie Outliers, San Antonio Prairie
Flatwoods, Floodplains and Low Terraces3, Pleistocene Fluvial Terraces, Red River Bottomlands, Southern Tertiary Uplands, Tertiary Uplands

Plant Characteristics

Growth Form

Herbaceous

Height

1
to
4
ft.

Spread

0.5
to
1
ft.

Leaf Retention

Deciduous

Lifespan

Perennial

Habitat and Care Requirements

Soil Type(s)

Calcareous, Dry, Rocky, Sand, Well Drained

Light Requirement

Part Shade

Water Requirement

Low

Native Habitat

Grassland, Woodland Edge

Bloom and Attraction

Bloom Color

Yellow

Bloom Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Seasonal Interest

Nectar, Pollen

Wildlife Benefit

Bees, Butterflies

Maintenance

Drought and heat tolerant. Easy to grow. Works well in a native grass meadow and xeriscapes. Cut back spent blooms after seeds are dispersed. Native habitat: sloped meadows, edges of thickets. open woodlands, glades.

Description

Blooms April-November. Upright form with multiple stems. Yellow daisy flowers with green center. Leaves triangular to lance-shaped, slightly hairy, margins toothed. The fruit is a cypsela: a dry, one-seeded fruit, usually topped by pappus.
Previous Scientific Name(s): Berlandiera texana, Berlandiera texana var. betonicifolia, Berlandiera ×betonicifolia

References

Learn about how to propagate Texas native plants.

Material Treatment Method Collection References
Stem Cutting Some sources say this is not the most reliable method. That said, make a clean cut just below the node, and remove any leaves from the lower half of the stem. Dip the cut end of the stem in rooting hormone powder, and plant it in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a bright, warm location. After a few weeks, you should see new growth, which indicates that roots have formed. Choose a healthy stem with several leaves and a node (where the leaves attach to the stem). https://plantiary.com/plant/berlandiera-betonicifolia_24320.html#:~:text=Propagation:%20Besides%20growing%20from%20seeds,time%20to%20water%20the%20plant.
Root Division Carefully dig up the plant and gently separate the roots into smaller clumps, being careful not to damage the roots. Replant each clump in a new location, making sure to water it well. Best done in early spring, before the plant begins to actively grow. https://plantiary.com/plant/berlandiera-betonicifolia_24320.html#:~:text=Propagation:%20Besides%20growing%20from%20seeds,time%20to%20water%20the%20plant.
Seed No Treatment Plant the seeds in a pot filled with moist, well-draining soil and cover with a thin layer of soil. Keep the soil moist and place the pot in a bright, warm location. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks. Wait until the seed pods have turned brown and dried on the plant. Collect the pods and remove the seeds. https://plantiary.com/plant/berlandiera-betonicifolia_24320.html#:~:text=Propagation:%20Besides%20growing%20from%20seeds,time%20to%20water%20the%20plant.
Seed Stratification Mix seeds with moist vermiculite or peat moss and storing them in a refrigerator (35-40°F) for 6-8 weeks before sowing. Sow seeds in a well-draining seed starting mix, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. A warm and sunny location, whether indoors or outdoors under protection, is ideal. Thin seedlings to reduce competition. https://propagate.one/how-to-propagate-berlandiera-betonicifolia/

About the Region

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This low-elevations region of Texas extends inland from the barrier islands, about 60 or so miles, and stretches from Brownsville to Louisiana. In total, it covers about 9.5 million acres, with a high point of 150 feet in elevation. More than 1000 species of plants can be found in this region. On the southern end, species more common in Mexico (such as Sabal mexicana) and Central America occur.

The barrier islands provide us with dune systems, and clay flats to the inland side, which have species found in these areas alone. Many plants here, such as Ipomoea pes-caprae (beach morning glory), can be found throughout tropical regions of the globe. I’ve encountered the same species on the beaches of Guam.

Once inland, vast marshes and wet prairies occur. Occasionally, oak (Quercus fusiformis) groves can be found. Common grasses include species of Bothriochloa, Paspalum, and Sporobolus; eastern gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides); and switchgrass (Panicum species). Many rivers and creeks cut through the Gulf Prairies, and along these riparian areas various species of trees, Sabal minor, and other plants adapted to clay soils can be found. Due to overgrazing, farming, and fire suppression, woody species such as mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) and huisache (Acacia farnesiana), and invasive species such as chinaberry (Melia azedarach), Brazilian pepper (Schinus terebinthifolius), and Chinese tallow (Sapium sebiferum) have increased and displaced our native flora.

Source: Wildflowers of Texas by Michael Eason