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Eriogonum fasciculatum 'Warriner Lytle'

Also Known As

  • California Buckwheat

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 18"
  • W: 18"

planting zones

  • 8b-11

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Eriogonum fasciculatum 'Warriner Lytle' plant details

Eriogonum fasciculatum 'Warriner Lytle' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eriogonum fasciculatum 'Warriner Lytle'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 0 - 18 IN - wide, 0 - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriogonum fasciculatum 'Warriner Lytle'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Low, spreading form with dark green foliage to 18". Tough, dependable groundcover for dry slopes. Consider mixing with Ceanothus or rosemary to provide year-round interest.

Gardening facts about Eriogonum fasciculatum 'Warriner Lytle' plant

How to Grow Eriogonum fasciculatum 'Warriner Lytle'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rocky
    • gritty

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-5'

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Zones

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Size

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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 3'-4'

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  • dry in summer
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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 4'-5'

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Plant Type

Shrub

Zones

9a-11

Size

Height: 2'-6'

Width: 2"-4'

  • sun
  • low - drought tolerant
  • dry in summer
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