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Eriogonum wrightii

Wright's Buckwheat

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Description

This short shrub will grow 1'-3' tall and has small silvery green leaves, covered with fine white hairs with pink flowers that bloom in summer. Butterflies love this plant! It is cold and heat tolerant.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Foundation, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Butterflies

Water Saving Tip:

Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.