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California Buckwheat

California Buckwheat

Eriogonum fasciculatum

shrub☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 7bZone 10b

A drought-tolerant California native shrub with small white to pink flowers clustered in rounded heads that bloom over an extended season. Excellent for xeriscaping, wildflower gardens, and pollinator support with minimal water once established.

Overview

Form
Mounding
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 2–4′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

high
Zone 7bZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7b to Zone 10b

pH Range

7.59
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 7.5 to 9

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

California native

Native to: California

Function & Care

erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed