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Eriogonum umbellatum var. majus
Also Known As
- Sulfur Buckwheat
- Sulfur-flower Buckwheat
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 4"-20"
- W: 20"-40"
planting zones
- 3a-8b
Eriogonum umbellatum var. majus plant details
Eriogonum umbellatum var. majus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In summer cream, pink, red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Eriogonum umbellatum var. majus
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: polygonaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 20 IN - 40 IN - wide, 4 IN - 20 IN - tall
- Flowers: cream, pink, red and yellow blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriogonum umbellatum var. majus
- USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Eriogonum umbellatum var. majus
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- cream
- pink
- red
- yellow
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
9a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 2'-5'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
8a-10b
Size
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Width: 12"-18"
- sun - mostly sun
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Zones
7a-11
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun
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- dry in summer
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2"-4'
- sun
- low - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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