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    Eriogonum wrightii

    Also Known As

    • Eriogonum wrightii var. wrightii
    • Bastard Sage
    • Snow Mesa Buckwheat
    • Woolly Buckwheat
    • Wright's Buckwheat

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-20"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Eriogonum wrightii plant details

    Eriogonum wrightii is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall and summer pink and white flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies 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. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in clay and lean soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Eriogonum wrightii

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: polygonaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 20 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: xeric

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriogonum wrightii

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: clay and lean

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Billowy domes of glistening white flowers gradually turn a ruddy fawn color over a period of months in late summer and fall. This long-lived gorgeous wildflower from the Chihuahuan grasslands of the Southwest will light up your xeriscape . A perfect complement for rabbitbrush, Russian sage and Sunset hyssop. Grow lean and dry for best results. USDA zones 4-9 (up to 8000').

    By: Plant Select®

    Gardening facts about Eriogonum wrightii plant

    How to Grow Eriogonum wrightii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • low - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • lean

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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