red-flowered buckwheat
Eriogonum grande var. rubescens
Description:
Compact and tidy summer-blooming woody perennial brings pop of summer color to native plant gardens; cheerful clusters of bright pink flowers are suitable for cutting; attractive two-tone leaves are bright green above and white below; exceptional nectar source and supports large diversity of pollinators, especially native bees; larval host plant.
Native to:
California
Plant Type:
Perennial
Height:
2-3 ft
Width:
3-4 ft
Flower Color:
Pink
Bloom Period:
June-August
Wildlife Value:
Beneficial Insects
Butterflies
Honey Bees
Native Bees
Hoverflies
Sun Exposure:
Sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight)
Part Shade (best with afternoon shade)
Irrigation Needs:
Low (deep watering twice a month)
Maintenance Needs:
Deadhead to prolong bloom season or leave spent flowers to provide fall and winter interest, while feeding the birds with nutritious seeds.