Eriogonum sphaerocephalum
Round-Headed Desert Buckwheat
Rock Wild Buckwheat
Plant Family:
Polygonaceae
Small Shrub (usually < 1.5' and not >3')
Flower:
Yellow
Blooms :
Apr
to:
Jun
Six petals 0.2-0.4" across in an umbel
Botanical Description
Fragrant?
Yes
Foliage:
Gray-green
Kathy Ketchum
Leaves small in whorls at branch tip densely covered in matted hairs
Oregon Native?
Yes
West State Native?
Yes
Native to western United States from northeastern CA to Idaho
Site Selection
Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:
3
Water Needs:
L
Sun Needs:
Full Sun
Deer Resistant?
No
Firewise?
No
Height:
18"
Spread:
24"
Growth Rate:
Medium
Native Habitat:
Western United States and Canada
Soil:
Sandy or rocky soils
Care Recommendations
Maintenance Level:
Low
Fertilizer:
Low
Mulch:
Probably not necessary
Long Term:
Easy to care for so no special needs
Winter:
Spring:
Summer:
Fall:
Common Problems
None
Diseases:
Insects:
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