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  • "BLUE, BERNADINO (Euphiloptes bernadino) (06-13-2024) approx 4550 ft, on Eriogonum fasciculatum var. fasciculatum (nudum also in area), sherman pass road west of pass & 2.5 miles up from river, kern co, ca -01" by sloalan is marked with CC0 1.0. To view the terms, visit https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/?ref=openverse.
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California Buckwheat

$23.00
$23.00

Eriogonum fasciculatum

Say hello to the ultimate pollinator magnet! California buckwheat is like an all-you-can-eat buffet for butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds. Those fluffy white to pink flower clusters are absolutely irresistible to wildlife.

This drought-loving native forms attractive rounded mounds of small, gray-green leaves that look great year-round. The flowers age to beautiful rusty-red tones, providing multi-season interest. Plus, it's virtually maintenance-free!

Perfect for naturalized areas, rock gardens, or anywhere you want to support local ecosystems. This tough little shrub handles heat, drought, and poor soils with ease. Low maintenance, high wildlife value – it's the perfect addition to any sustainable garden!

GROWING GUIDE

Ease of Care: Easy
Mature Width: 3 ft
Mature Height: 1-7 ft
Form:

  • Rounded
  • Mounding
  • Spreading

Growth Rate: 

  • Fast

Sunlight:

  • Full sun

Soil Drainage:

  • Fast-draining
  • Medium-draining
  • Slow-draining

Water Requirements:

  • Low
  • Very Low

Summer Irrigation: Never, once established
Attracts Wildlife:

  • Bats
  • Birds
  • Bees
  • Caterpillars
  • Butterflies

Special Uses:

  • Bank Stabilization
  • Deer resistant
  • Groundcover

Flower Color:

  • Yellow
  • Cream
  • Pink
  • White

Flowering Season:

  • Summer
  • Fall

Fragrance: