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Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, growing on mountainside
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, yellow flowers
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, growing in backyard
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, growing on mountainside
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, growing on mountainside
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, yellow flowers
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, yellow flowers
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, growing in backyard
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, growing in backyard
 
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, growing on mountainside
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, yellow flowers
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, growing in backyard
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, growing on mountainside
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, yellow flowers
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, growing in backyard
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, growing on mountainside
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, growing on mountainside
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, yellow flowers
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, yellow flowers
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, growing in backyard
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, growing in backyard
 
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, growing on mountainside
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, yellow flowers
Giant Sulphur Buckwheat, Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum, growing in backyard
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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
Growing Zones
Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Long Bloom Time, Winter Interest, Evergreen
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
18" tall
Bloom Time
Mid-summer to early fall
SKU
HC017851

Description

(18" tall x 36-40" wide) Native to the Great Basin of the western US, Giant Sulphur Buckwheat (Eriogonum umbellatum var. devestivum) is extremely xeric once established and will live for many decades when happy. A large growing shrubby sulphur buckwheat, this variety blooms in summer/early fall with bright yellow flower clusters. Like all Eriogonum, this variety is invaluable for habitat creation in the xeric landscape providing nectar for butterflies and native bees, food for beneficial insects, and nutritious seeds for songbirds and many other small animals. Good companion plants include Mirabilis (Wild Four O’Clock), Hesperaloe (Texas Red Yucca), Penstemon, and native Salvia (Sage).

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