Eriogonum arborescens
$6.38 – $8.50
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Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat
Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat is an evergreen shrub with a moderate growth rate. It grows from 2-7 feet tall and 2-9 feet wide.
It’s extremely drought tolerant, and after it is established and exposed to drought-stressed in the summer, the plant still looks beautiful.
Sun: Full Sun
Water: Dry, Light
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Other: Attracts Birds, Drought Tolerant
| Ecological Value | Most buckwheats are of special value to butterflies and native bees |
|---|---|
| Container | D-16-O, D-16O, 1-Gal, D-16, D-16S, TB4 |
| Historical Uses | Buckwheat seeds have been used to make mush or flour. |
| Distribution | This shrub is endemic to the Channel Islands of California |
| Elevation | Between 0' – 1,688' |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Dry slopes, bluffs, and canyons on Santa Cruz, Anacapa and Santa Rosa Islands. Strong marine influence. |
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