Island Buckwheat

Carried by 2 nurseries

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum grande var. grande) is a rare native perennial herb that grows in Southern California, primarily in the Channel Islands region. It tends to grow in dry cliffs, at elevations from 0-700 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 - 7 ft Tall

Color

Cream, Pink, White

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Low, Very Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Propagation

For propagating by seed: No treatment.

Sunset Zones

5, 8, 9, 14*, 15, 16, 17*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24*

Natural setting

Site type

Dry cliffs

Plant communities

Coastal Sage Scrub

Wildlife supported

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 13 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Bramble Hairstreak

Callophrys dumetorum

Chionodes nanodella

Chlorochlamys appellaria

Alternative names

Common names:

Redflower Buckwheat

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