shrub

Eriogonum fasciculatum | California Buckwheat

This is common Buckwheat, which is highly drought tolerant. Grows larger than Arizona Buckwheat, also described here. Form is variable, from open when grown inland to more dense and compact along the coast. White, pink or cream flowers age to an attractive rusty red. Canopy coverage: 13 square feet.

Water Requirement: very low

Sun Exposure: full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to 5F

Growth Rate: fast

Height: 3 feet high

Width: 4 feet wide

Evergreen

Foliage Color: dark green

Flower Color: white, pink, cream

Flower Season: summer

Wildlife: bees, butterflies