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Eriogonum wrightii var. subscaposum
Also Known As
- Wright's Buckwheat
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 4"-12"
- W: 20"-40"
planting zones
- 5a-10a
Eriogonum wrightii var. subscaposum plant details
Eriogonum wrightii var. subscaposum is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies 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 well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Eriogonum wrightii var. subscaposum
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: polygonaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 20 IN - 40 IN - wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Eriogonum wrightii var. subscaposum
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10a
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: occasional - low
- Soil needs: well-drained
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Gardening facts about Eriogonum wrightii var. subscaposum plant
How to Grow Eriogonum wrightii var. subscaposum
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- occasional - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Plant Type
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Zones
9a-10b
Size
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Width: 2'-5'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 12"-18"
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Zones
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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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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2"-4'
- sun
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- dry in summer
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