Red Buckwheat
Eriogonum grande v. rubescens
SKU: HC015341
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Overview
Clouds of fluffy red to rose-pink flowers cover this CA native red buckwheat from spring to fall. Native to the Channel Islands off the coast of CA, Eriogonum grande v. rubescens is a rare, easy-to-grow, low care perennial. Its glorious flowers attract beneficial insects, bees and butterflies in abundance. Drought resistant/drought tolerant plant (xeric).
key features
Botanical Name
Eriogonum grande v. rubescens
Growing Zones
Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Easy To Grow, Long Bloom Time, Naturalizes, Evergreen, Container Planting, Rock Gardens, Erosion Control
Soil Moisture
Waterwise
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
12" tall
Bloom Time
Late spring through summer
SKU
HC015341
Description
12" x 30-36" wide. Clouds of fluffy red to rose-pink flowers cover this CA native buckwheat from spring to fall. Native to the Channel Islands off the coast of CA, this rare plant is an easy-to-grow, low care perennial and its glorious flowers attract beneficial insects, bees, and butterflies in abundance. In colder climates, use red buckwheat in containers with annuals and perennials, where it will bloom all summer.
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