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Eriogonum allenii 'Little Rascal'

Also Known As

  • Little Rascal Shale Barrens Buckwheat

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 12"-24"
  • W: 12"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-10b

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Eriogonum allenii 'Little Rascal' plant details

Eriogonum allenii 'Little Rascal' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Eriogonum allenii 'Little Rascal'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: xeric

GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriogonum allenii 'Little Rascal'

USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Eriogonum allenii 'Little Rascal' is a durable, long-flowering workhorse that thrives in full sun and dry sites. It has gray-green, paddle-shaped leaves and flat topped umbels of golden yellow flowers. It provides habitat and nectar for butterflies, honey bees, bumble bees and hummingbirds.

Gardening facts about Eriogonum allenii 'Little Rascal' plant

How to Grow Eriogonum allenii 'Little Rascal'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen

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