Eriogonum wrightii
Wright's Buckwheat
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:
Be sure to fix all leaks promptly no matter how small they may seem.