Seaside Buckwheat
Eriogonum latifolium
Also listed as Eriogonum arachnoideum, Eriogonum oblongifolium
Also known as Seaside Wild Buckwheat, Coast-buckwheat
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A low-growing coastal native perennial with broad gray-green leaves. Pink to white flower clusters rise above the foliage, and the plant tolerates drought and salt.
Why grow it
It handles salt spray and coastal wind better than most ornamental perennials, which suits seaside plantings. It also gives low ground cover in dry gardens without supplemental water once established.
Watch out for
It can self-sow freely, so deadheading helps if seedlings are unwanted. In humid or wet-summer climates, root rot and fungal problems can develop without fast-draining soil and good air circulation.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Polygonaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
California coastal bluffs and dunes
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A low-growing coastal native perennial with broad gray-green leaves. Pink to white flower clusters rise above the foliage, and the plant tolerates drought and salt.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Seaside Buckwheat grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
It handles salt spray and coastal wind better than most ornamental perennials, which suits seaside plantings. It also gives low ground cover in dry gardens without supplemental water once established.
Watch out for
It can self-sow freely, so deadheading helps if seedlings are unwanted. In humid or wet-summer climates, root rot and fungal problems can develop without fast-draining soil and good air circulation.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Polygonaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
California coastal bluffs and dunes
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Ground cover
Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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