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Eriogonum hirtellum
Also Known As
- Klamath Mountain Buckwheat
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2"-3"
- W: 2"-3"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Eriogonum hirtellum plant details
Eriogonum hirtellum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and low water. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Eriogonum hirtellum
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: polygonaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 2 IN - 3 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: native plant, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriogonum hirtellum
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
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How to Grow Eriogonum hirtellum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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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
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun
- low
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 2'-6'
Width: 2"-4'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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