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Eriogonum heracleoides
Also Known As
- Eriogonum heracleoides var. minus
- Parsnip Flowered Buckwheat
- Parsnipflower Buckwheat
- Whorled Buckwheat
- Wyeth Buckwheat
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 8"-24"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 3a-10b
Eriogonum heracleoides plant details
Eriogonum heracleoides is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer cream flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Eriogonum heracleoides
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: polygonaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 8 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriogonum heracleoides
- USDA Zones: 3a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Soil needs: average, rich, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Eriogonum heracleoides
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- average
- well-drained
- rich
- rocky
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- cream
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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