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California Native Plant

Eriogonum fasciculatum polifolium

Flattop Buckwheat

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Description

Flattop buckwheat is a clumping, grass-like plant that grows to 3' tall by 4' wide. White to pink flowers appear in dense flattened clusters throught the summer. Plants are tolerant of drought and heat. Native on dry rocky slopes 1-4500' across SW. Adaptable to most soil conditions prefers coarse well drained site in full sun. Has a naturally low rounded form. Leaves are dark gray green above white wooly under.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover

Height Range

Under 1', 1-3'

Flower Color

Pink, White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green, Dark Green, Grey, White

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.