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Eriogonum heermannii var. sulcatum
Also Known As
- Eriogonum heermannii
- Eriogonum sulcatum
- Heerman's Buckwheat
- Heermann's Grooved Wild Buckwheat
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 2'-6'
- W: 2"-4'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Eriogonum heermannii var. sulcatum plant details
Eriogonum heermannii var. sulcatum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with chartreuse and green foliage. In spring and summer cream flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Eriogonum heermannii var. sulcatum
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: polygonaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen chartreuse and green
- Mature size: 2 IN - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: desert garden, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriogonum heermannii var. sulcatum
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
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View Original PhotoGardening facts about Eriogonum heermannii var. sulcatum plant
How to Grow Eriogonum heermannii var. sulcatum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- chartreuse
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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See other plant types of Eriogonum for your garden
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
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
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
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
aka Eriogonum heracleoides var. minus, Parsnip Flowered Buckwheat, Parsnipflower Buckwheat, Whorled Buckwheat, Wyeth Buckwheat
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-10b
Size
Height: 8"-24"
Width: 12"-24"
- sun - mostly shade
- drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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