California Buckwheat

Carried by 10 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

California Buckwheat (Eriogonum fasciculatum var. fasciculatum) is a common native that grows in southern California. It tends to grow in dry south facing slopes, at elevations from 0-7500 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub

Size

4 - 84 in Tall

Color

Cream, Pink, Red, White

Flowering season

Summer

Special uses

Groundcover, Hedge

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Low, Very Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Soil drainage

Fast, Medium, Slow

Sunset Zones

5, 7, 8, 9, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*

Natural setting

Site type

Dry slopes, often south facing

Wildlife supported

Bats

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 47 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Sonoran Metalmark

Apodemia mejicanus

Mormon Metalmark

Apodemia mormo

Behr's Metalmark

Apodemia virgulti

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Alternative names

Common names:

Eastern Mojave Buckwheat

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