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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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    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
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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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