Eriogonum grande var. rubescens

San Miguel Island Buckwheat, Wild Buckwheat

Family: Polygonaceae Buckwheat


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 9A - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Pink
Bloom time Late Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Alpine garden, rock garden, seashore
Height 7" to 12" / 20cm to 30cm
Spread 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Leaf color Silvery
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy
Form Irregular or sprawling
Attributes and features Attractive foilage, native to North America