How to Grow and Care for Sun cup

Sun cup is a showy wildflower that's often encountered in grassy fields along the coasts of western North America. Though the plant is fairly small, it is easily spotted in spring, when it blooms with eye-catching, bright yellow flowers. Ants have been known to bury and spread its seeds.

Sandysoil suncup (Camissonia strigulosa) is an herbaceous annual that is native to California in the U.S. and some surrounding areas. It is commonly found growing in sandy soil on beaches and in the Mojave Desert. It blooms from spring to summer with bright yellow flowers that grow on red stems.

Plains evening primrose stands out in its native coastal habitats with curved stems and light yellow flowers. Its wavy, elongated leaves and the four-petaled blooms reflect a dynamic adaptation to sandy substrates and partial exposure. This perennial plant performs a delicate dance with the elements, thriving in the challenging dune ecosystems where it’s often found.

Mojave suncup is found only in the Mojave desert of California, growing predominantly on wide, sandy flats at altitudes up to 2000 meters. It is known as the suncup because of its attractive, bright yellow flowers. These four-petaled blossoms have a red spot at the base and change with age from yellow to reddish-orange.

Camissonia tanacetifolia subsp. tanacetifolia is a perennial herb characterized by its lacy, fern-like foliage and clusters of bright yellow, cup-shaped flowers. This subspecies thrives in open, arid environments, where its deep taproot allows it to access water, and its reflective leaves minimize moisture loss. Camissonia tanacetifolia subsp. tanacetifolia's ability to withstand drought conditions is a testament to its remarkable adaptation to its native habitats.