Cushion Buckwheat
Eriogonum ovalifolium
SKU: HC019223
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Overview
• Eriogonum ovalifolium (Cushion Buckwheat) is a gorgeous mat-forming perennial found throughout western North America from Alberta to northern Mexico
• Silver-green leaves create a dense, woolly mat up to 4 inches tall that brings a unique texture to your garden
• In May and June, ball-like flower clusters blossom and remain attractive for weeks
• A favorite among western gardeners looking to enhance their yards with native, drought-tolerant species that thrive in hot, dry sites
• Silver-green leaves create a dense, woolly mat up to 4 inches tall that brings a unique texture to your garden
• In May and June, ball-like flower clusters blossom and remain attractive for weeks
• A favorite among western gardeners looking to enhance their yards with native, drought-tolerant species that thrive in hot, dry sites
key features
Botanical Name
Eriogonum ovalifolium
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Beneficial Insects, Groundcover, Evergreen, Container Planting, Rock Gardens
Growing Zones
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Very Waterwise
Mature Height
2" tall mat with 12" bloom stalks
Mature Spread
10" wide
Bloom Time
Mid summer
SKU
HC019223