Eriogonum cinereum

Also Known As

Buckwheat

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 2'

planting zones

7a-11

Eriogonum cinereum plant details

Eriogonum cinereum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue foliage. In fall and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eriogonum cinereum

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden, long-blooming, native plant, rock garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriogonum cinereum

USDA Zones: 7a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, erosion and seaside / salt
Soil needs: clay, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Native to California, this Eriogonum adds a beautiful pink-blushed, grey softness to the garden. It has grey, wooly foliage & pink, pom-pom flowers. Blooms for a long time - June through December! Gets to be about 4-5’ tall & wide. Found on the bluffs & dunes along the coast & on slopes & ridges a bit further inland. Great as an erosion control plant & an important source of nectar for butterflies. Tolerates seaside conditions, clay & alkaline soil. No Summer Water once established.