Carried by 4 nurseries
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Eriogonum grande is a species of wild buckwheat known by the common name redflower buckwheat. It is native to the Channel Islands of California, as well as northwestern Baja California. It is a mat-forming perennial herb producing tall, stout flower clusters of white, pink, or red flowers. Its long bloom time in summer makes it popular with pollinators. Leaves are located mainly at the base of the plant and are wavy along the edges and up to 10 centimeters long; the upper side is dark green, the underside is very pale. Although it is spreading, it doesn't spread far or fast and retains a petite form. It is useful in rock gardens, spilling over a wall, or in the understory of larger plants. Despite its island origin, it performs well inland if given some afternoon shade and a little extra water. There are three recognized varieties in the wild. Var. rubescens is the most commonly available form found in nurseries.
Perennial herb
10 - 18 in Tall
3 ft Wide
Spreading
Moderate
Evergreen
None
Cream, Pink, Red, White
Summer, Fall
Groundcover, Deer resistant
Full Sun
Low, Very Low
Max 1x / week once established
Tolerates cold to 20° F
Medium, Slow
Tolerates clay well.
Tolerates saline soil..
Soil PH: 6.0 - 8.0
Deadhead to stimulate more flowers
For propagating by seed: No treatment.
Dry, rocky cliffs and protected pockets on the northern Channel Islands where the dominant atmospheric conditions are strongly marine influenced
Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub
Island companions include Island Ironwood (Lyonothamnus fasciculatus ssp. asplenifolius), Catalina Cherry (Prunus ilicifolia ssp. lyonii), St. Catherine's Lace (Eriogonum giganteum), Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum arborescens), Island Morning Glory (Calystegia macrostegia), Island Ceanothus (Ceanothus arboreus), Channel Islands Tree Poppy (Dendromecon hardordii), Island Alum Root (Heuchera maxima), Island Mallow (Lavatera assurgentiflora), Island Pitcher Sage (Lepechinia fragrans), Island Oak (Quercus tomentella), Catalina Island Gooseberry (Ribes virburnifolium), and Santa Rosa Island Sage (Salvia brandegeei)
Butterflies and moths supported
1 confirmed and 12 likely
Avalon Hairstreak
Strymon avalona
Orange Tortrix Moth
Argyrotaenia franciscana
Bramble Hairstreak
Callophrys dumetorum