Eriogonum grande var. rubescens
$6.60 – $7.70
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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. |
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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 |
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Habitat | Coastal, Dry cliffs below 600' |