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    Eriogonum umbellatum var. polyanthum 'Alturas Red'

    Also Known As

    • Alturas Red Shasta Buckwheat

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 1'-3'
    • W: 1'-3'

    planting zones

    • 8b-10b

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    Eriogonum umbellatum var. polyanthum 'Alturas Red' plant details

    Eriogonum umbellatum var. polyanthum 'Alturas Red' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies 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 umbellatum var. polyanthum 'Alturas Red'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: polygonaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriogonum umbellatum var. polyanthum 'Alturas Red'

    USDA Zones: 8b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Dark rusty-red flowers that fade to tangerine and gold are held in tight clusters above the green-gray folige. An exciting new cultivar for native plant enthusiasts. Similar in culture and size to the species.

    By: Native Sons

    Gardening facts about Eriogonum umbellatum var. polyanthum 'Alturas Red' plant

    How to Grow Eriogonum umbellatum var. polyanthum 'Alturas Red'

    • 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

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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