Santa Cruz Island buckwheat
Eriogonum arborescens
Description:
Naturally compact and tidy form; flowers start cream-colored, age to pink and mature to an attractive rusty brown; exceptional nectar source and supports large diversity of pollinators, especially native bees; larval host plant.
Native to:
California
Plant Type:
Shrub
Height:
3-4 ft
Width:
4-6 ft
Flower Color:
White
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)
Very Low (deep watering once a month)
Maintenance Needs:
Large flowerheads can be deadheaded for a tidier appearance or left for seasonal color and wildlife forage; prune to control size February or March if needed.
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