Wright's Buckwheat

Carried by 1 nurseries

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Wright's Buckwheat (Eriogonum wrightii var. subscaposum) is a native perennial herb or shrub that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in dry gravel or rocks, at elevations from 700-11200 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Shrub, Perennial herb

Size

2 - 40 in Tall

Color

Cream, Pink, White

Flowering season

Summer

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Low, Very Low

Soil drainage

Fast

Sunset Zones

1, 2, 3, 7*, 14, 15*, 16*, 17, 18*, 19*, 20*, 21*, 22, 23, 24

Natural setting

Site type

Dry gravel or rocks

Wildlife supported

Birds

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 43 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Apodemia mejicanus

Mormon Metalmark

Apodemia mormo

Behr's Metalmark

Apodemia virgulti

Orange Tortrix Moth

Argyrotaenia franciscana

Alternative names

Common names:

Bastardsage

Sources

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