Eriogonum Species, California Buckwheat, Eastern Mojave Buckwheat, Flat-Top Buckwheat

Eriogonumfasciculatum var. polifolium

Genus
Eriogonum (er-ih-OG-uh-num)
Synonym
Eriogonum fasciculatum subsp. polifolium
Eriogonum fasciculatum var. revolutum
Eriogonum polifolium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Succulent
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Cave Creek, Arizona

Chino Valley, Arizona

Phoenix, Arizona

Prescott Valley, Arizona

Richmond, California

Las Vegas, Nevada

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Las Vegas, NV | October 2016 | positive

Very drought tolerant desert plant. Produces umbels of white flowers which are attractive to pollinators. Quite hardy and can take full...Read More

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