Eriogonum grande var. rubescens

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Red-Flowered Buckwheat

An attractive low sub-shrub that rows in low mounds to approx. 2′ tall x 10″ wide.

The buckwheats are very important butterfly plants and one of the pillars of their plant communities, but deer like to browse on them so keep them protected.

Red-flowered buckwheat is one of the showiest of the buckwheats.  It has pale red or pink flowers that bloom from June-October.

Superb in borders and containers; excellent for rock gardens or used liberally as a filler. Suitable companions include saffron buckwheat, purple sage, golden yarrow, seaside daisy, clarkias and dudleyas

Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade

Water: Light, Moderate

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Rocky

Other: Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies

 

 

Ecological Value

The flowers, leaves and seeds are all used by many of the smaller mammals, and a good number of birds such as finches, juncos, larks, quail, sparrows, towhees, and grouse.

Container

D-16-O, 1-Gal, D-16

Historical Uses

No Historical Uses found.

Distribution

Endemic to California. Rare and endangered in the wild.

Elevation

Between 0 and 656 feet

Communities
Habitat

Coastal, Dry cliffs below 600'