Eriogonum compositum
Also called:
Arrowleaf Buckwheat
Heartleaf Buckwheat
Northern Buckwheat
Plant Family:
Polygonaceae
Herbaceous Plant, Perennial
Flower:
Yellow
Blooms :
Apr
to:
Jul
Flower is sometimes white
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
No
Foliage:
Deciduous
Pat Kolling
Leaves, on long, slender stalks, are oval to heart-shaped. Matted clumps of basal leaves with leafless stems
Oregon Native?
Yes
West State Native?
Yes
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
Water Needs:
VL
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
Yes
Firewise?
No
Height:
12"
Spread:
12"
Growth Rate:
Slow
Native Habitat:
Cliffs; talus; open rocky slopes
Soil:
Dry, rocky soils
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Mulch:
Long Term:
Pinch or lightly prune the center after planting, or else the center of the plant will either mound up or thin out.
Winter:
Spring:
Summer:
Deadhead old flowers
Fall:
Lightly pinch back in fall for denser growth following year
Common Problems
Diseases:
Insects: