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    Eriogonum ursinum

    Also Known As

    • Bear Valley Buckwheat
    • Mat Buckwheat
    • Talus Buckwheat

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 12"-16"
    • W: 16"-24"

    planting zones

    • 4a-10b

    Eriogonum ursinum plant details

    Eriogonum ursinum is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green and white foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Eriogonum ursinum

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: polygonaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green and white
    Mature size: 16 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 16 IN - tall
    Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: container plant, long-blooming, rock garden, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriogonum ursinum

    USDA Zones: 4a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Eriogonum ursinum plant

    How to Grow Eriogonum ursinum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • yellow

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Eriogonum arborescens

    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
    Photo of Eriogonum arborescens flower, foliage by Stan Shebs
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    Eriogonum crocatum

    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
    Photo of Eriogonum crocatum flower by Noah Elhardt
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    Eriogonum fasciculatum

    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
    Photo of Eriogonum fasciculatum flower by Stan Shebs
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    Eriogonum giganteum

    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
    Photo of Eriogonum giganteum flower by Stan Shebs
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    Eriogonum heermannii var. sulcatum

    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
    Photo of Eriogonum heermannii var. sulcatum form by Stan Shebs
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