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    • Photo of Eriogonum sphaerocephalum flower, foliage, form by USDA BLM

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    Eriogonum sphaerocephalum

    Also Known As

    • Rock Buckwheat
    • Round-Head Buckwheat
    • Spurry Buckwheat

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 6"-16"
    • W: 6"-24"

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Eriogonum sphaerocephalum plant details

    Eriogonum sphaerocephalum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Eriogonum sphaerocephalum

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: polygonaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 6 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 16 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriogonum sphaerocephalum

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Each wild buckwheat has its own specific butterfly, according to entomology researchers. This species still experimental - blooms with and looks great with purple sage. Not widely available.

    By: Desert Jewels Nursery

    Gardening facts about Eriogonum sphaerocephalum plant

    How to Grow Eriogonum sphaerocephalum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Eriogonum arborescens

    aka Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 2'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eriogonum arborescens flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Eriogonum crocatum

    aka Conejo Buckwheat, Saffron Buckwheat

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 12"-18"

    Width: 12"-18"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eriogonum crocatum flower by Noah Elhardt
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    Eriogonum fasciculatum

    aka Eriogonum fasciculatum [SBH 7671a], California Buckwheat

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • low
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eriogonum fasciculatum flower by Stan Shebs
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    Eriogonum giganteum

    aka Eriogonum giganteum var. giganteum, Buckwheat, Saint Catherine's Lace, St. Catherine's Lace

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 4'-5'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eriogonum giganteum flower by Stan Shebs
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    Eriogonum heermannii var. sulcatum

    aka Eriogonum heermannii, Eriogonum sulcatum, Heerman's Buckwheat, Heermann's Grooved Wild Buckwheat

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 2'-6'

    Width: 2"-4'

    • sun
    • low - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Eriogonum heermannii var. sulcatum form by Stan Shebs
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