Eriogonum fasciculatum
$9.90 – $15.70
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California buckwheat
This fast-growing, long-lived evergreen shrub is found throughout the foothills of California, usually on fairly dry slopes. If forms a nice mound 2-3′ tall and wide. Space 3’0″ apart.
The cream-colored flowers bloom April – September then turn rusty pink as they dry. A favorite of butterflies and honeybees!
This is an excellent plant for erosion control and is tolerant of the worst soils. Once established make sure to minimize additional water.
Lifeform: Shrub
Sun: Full Sun
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control
| Container | 2-Gal, D-16-O, D-40O, TB2, 1-Gal, 5-Gal, 5-GalS, D-16, D-16S, D-40, D-40S, Stub, TB4 |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Long blooming flowers provide an excellent source of nectar for bees, butterflies, and hover flies. Great for erosion control and unlike other buckwheats, E. fasciculatum can handle heavy soils. |
| Historical Uses | Within the state of California, CalTrans is planting Eriogonum fasciculatum var. foliolosum around the state. |
| Distribution | Native to the southwestern United States & northwestern Mexico. In California it is found as far north as the Bay Area. |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 7545 feet |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Dry slopes |
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