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Eriogonum inflatum
Also Known As
- Eriogonum glaucum
- Eriogonum inflatum var. deflatum
- Eriogonum inflatum var. inflatum
- Bottle Stopper
- Desert Trumpet
- Indian Pipeweed
Plant type
perennial, annual / biennial
size
- H: 12"-36"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Eriogonum inflatum plant details
Eriogonum inflatum is a broadleaf evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects 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.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Eriogonum inflatum
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
- Plant family: polygonaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: native plant, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriogonum inflatum
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Soil needs: gritty and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Eriogonum inflatum plant
How to Grow Eriogonum inflatum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glaucous
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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 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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