Giant Sulphur Buckwheat
Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum
SKU: HC017851
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Overview
A showy display of bright yellow flower clusters in late summer to early fall distinguishes Giant Sulphur Buckwheat (Eriogonum umbellatum) from all others. This durable, drought tolerant shrub is especially valuable as a late season nectar source for bees and butterflies. Native to the Great Basin of the western US, this very xeric and long-lived Buckwheat can thrive for decades in your landscape.
key features
Botanical Name
Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Long Bloom Time, Winter Interest, Evergreen
Growing Zones
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Water Tolerance
Xeric
Mature Height
18" tall
Mature Spread
36-40" wide
Bloom Time
Mid-summer to early fall
SKU
HC017851
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