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sulfur buckwheat
Eriogonum umbellatum
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
A low-growing alpine perennial with silvery-green foliage and dense umbels of tiny yellow flowers. Excellent for rock gardens, xeriscape landscapes, and well-drained sunny sites.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
high
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7b to Zone 9bpH Range
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6.5 to 9Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Function & Care
erosion controlpollinator nectarywildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation