San Miguel Island Buckwheat, Redflower Pacific Island Wild Buckwheat , Redflower Buckwheat, Large Redflower Buckwheat, Eriogonum grande ssp. rubescens, Eriogonum grande var. dunklei, Eriogonum latifolium var. rubescens, Eriogonum rubescens
Eriogonum grande var. rubescens (San Miguel Island Buckwheat) is a charming small evergreen shrub forming a dense mound of spoon-shaped leaves on prostrate branches. The foliage is gray-green above and woolly underneath. Profuse tiny vibrant pink flowers held in ball-like clusters bloom for months from spring to fall. They are held on branching inflorescences above the foliage. Rich in nectar, they attract bees and butterflies. Birds are attracted to any seed that develops. Durable and easy to grow, San Miguel Island Buckwheat is native to San Miguel, Santa Cruz, and Santa Rosa islands in the Santa Barbara Channel Islands chain. A great choice for water-wise gardens, rock gardens, spilling over a wall, or as a small groundcover.
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 5, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Eriogonum |
| Common names | Buckwheat, Large Redflower Buckwheat |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, California |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
8 - 10 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 5, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Eriogonum |
| Common names | Buckwheat, Large Redflower Buckwheat |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid, Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 6" - 2' (15cm - 60cm) |
| Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing | 24" - 36" (60cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
| Native Plants | United States, California |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Dry Soil |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Gravel and Rock Garden, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Eriogonum grande var. rubescens (San Miguel Island Buckwheat) do I need for my garden?
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| Eriogonum grande var. rubescens (San Miguel Island Buckwheat) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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