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    • Photo of Eriogonum umbellatum var. hypoleium flower, foliage, form by Walter Siegmund

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    Eriogonum umbellatum var. hypoleium

    Also Known As

    • Sulfur Buckwheat

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"-12"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 7a-8b

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    Eriogonum umbellatum var. hypoleium plant details

    Eriogonum umbellatum var. hypoleium is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Eriogonum umbellatum var. hypoleium

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: polygonaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriogonum umbellatum var. hypoleium

    USDA Zones: 7a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    This unusual variety of sulfur buckwheat is native only to Washington State, and is only known to three counties. It forms a low mat, with umbels of lemon yellow flowers in summer.

    By: Desert Jewels Nursery

    Gardening facts about Eriogonum umbellatum var. hypoleium plant

    How to Grow Eriogonum umbellatum var. hypoleium

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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