Sulphur Flower

Carried by 3 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Sulphur Flower (Eriogonum umbellatum var. polyanthum) is a abundant native perennial herb that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow in rocky areas, at elevations from 700-9800 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

1 - 7 ft Tall

Form

Mounding, Rounded

Dormancy

Evergreen

Color

Yellow

Flowering season

Summer, Fall

Special uses

Deer resistant

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Low, Very Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7*, 8, 9, 14*, 15*, 16*, 17*, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22*, 23*, 24

Natural setting

Site type

Dry, open places, often rocky places

Wildlife supported

Birds

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 32 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Alternative names

Common names:

Many-flowered Sulfur-flower, Sulfur Buckwheat, Many-flowered Buckwheat, Sulphur-flower Buckwheat

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