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Eriogonum umbellatum polyanthum

Sulfur Flower Buckwheat

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Information by: James Campbell, El Nativo Growers        Photographer:

 

Description

This plant is a low woody perennial growing 1-2 ft. high with 3-4 spread, having dark green foliage and attractive yellow summer flowers. It is a California native that is drought tolerant. It attracts butterflies and beneficial insects. - Cornflower Farms Prefers well drained soils and is used very effectively in rock gardens.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Wild Garden, Woodland

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.