Eriogonum umbellatum

Also called:

Sulfur Buckwheat

Sulfur Flower Buckwheat

Sulfur Eriogonum

Botanical Description

Plant Family:

Polygonaceae

Evergreen

Small Shrub (usually < 1.5' and not >3')

Oregon Native?

Yes

West State Native?

Yes

Western United States

Pat Kolling

Flower:

Yellow

Blooms from :

Jun

to:

Sep

Small yellow (< 1" wide) perfect flowers arranged in umbel like clusters

Foliage:

Gray

Leaves basal, 1" long, soft and woolly to hairless

Site Selection

Minimum USDA Hardiness Zone:

Water Needs:

Sun Needs:

Full Sun

Deer Resistant?

Yes

Firewise?

Height:

6-12"

Spread:

2-3'

Growth Rate:

Medium

Native Habitat:

Dry rocky soils in forest, foothills, mountain slopes and ridges

Soil Needs

Dry rocky sites

Fertilizer Needs:

Low

Recommended Mulch:

Wildlife Uses

Attracts Pollinators?

Yes

Attracts Birds?

Yes

Supports Butterflies?

Yes

Wildlife use description:

Leaves and seeds provide food for birds and small mammals