Longstem Buckwheat

Carried by 8 nurseries

Estimated plant range Estimated plant range

Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Longstem Buckwheat (Eriogonum elongatum) is a common native perennial herb that grows in northern, southern and central California. It tends to grow in , at elevations from 200-6200 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

6 ft Tall

Color

Cream, Pink, White

Flowering season

Summer, Fall

Special uses

Deer resistant

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun

Water

Very Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Propagation

For propagating by seed: No treatment.

Natural setting

Site type

Dry places

Plant communities

Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub, Foothill Woodland

Wildlife supported

Birds

Bees

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

4 confirmed and 43 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Apodemia mormo

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Euphilotes enoptes

Acmon Blue

Icaricia acmon

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Lycaena gorgon

Alternative names

Common names:

Longstem Buckwheat

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