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sulfur buckwheat

sulfur buckwheat

Eriogonum umbellatum

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 7bZone 9b

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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
Mounding
Growth Rate
slow
Size
0.5–1′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Polygonaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Western North America

Native to: California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
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D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with