island buckwheat
Eriogonum grande var. rubescens
USDA zones8 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds dry soil
Size12 to 24 inches tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Habit
- Shrub
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Red , pink
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Island buckwheat (Eriogonum grande var. rubescens) is a perennial for borders, ground cover, and xeriscape gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 8, or down to 10°F (-12°C). This plant likes full sun and dry, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. Red and pink flowers open in spring, summer, and autumn, and they draw butterflies, bees, and birds. Deer tend to pass it by. The plant stays evergreen and tolerates drought, so it needs little care.
Pairs well with White sage, Lemon thyme, and Society garlic.
Native range
CA.