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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

Gardening facts about Eriogonum hirtellum plant

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
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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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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
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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
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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
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