Eriogonum nudum 'Ella Nelson's Yellow'

Thanks to Eric Nelson for delivering us this cheerful sulphur-yellow flowering strain of Eriogonum nudum! Eric found this form of Eriogonum nudum at the border of Mendocino & Humbolt counties many years ago & it has proved a consistently colored strain & is long lived in the garden. He named it for his grandmother Ella, who was an avid gardener most of her life & even into her 90’s. ‘Ella Nelson’s Yellow’ begins its bloom in late Spring, continuing sporadically for months. Bare, blooming stems reach 3’ in height, make great cut flowers & remain interesting through the Fall when the flowers fade to golden brown. An excellent habitat asset, this plant brings the bees & other local insects. When not in bloom, foliage stays very low – around 3” high & 8-10” wide. Commonly found in open, rocky exposures & thrives best under these conditions. Excellent when massed!