Eriogonum fasciculatum var. foliolosum - Leafy California Buckwheat

  About Leafy California Buckwheat Plant Family: Polygonaceae Plant Type: Shrub Height by Width: 3-4' H x 4-5' W Growth Habit: Dense, mounding Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen Growth Rate: Fast Sun Exposure: Full sun Soil Preference: Adaptable Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant Cold Hardy to: 15 degrees F Flower Season: Summer Flower Color: White/bright pink fading to rust brown Endangered?: Not listed Distribution: This variety is often found in populated areas of southern California. It is fairly common throughout central and southern California along the coast and on western side of the Peninsular Range. Natural Habitat: Dry slopes, often south facing as a common component of coastal sage scrub. Inland, it may be found in valley grassland. In high desert areas, it occurs in sagebrush scrub and pinyon-juniper woodland. It sometimes occurs in low desert areas as part of creosote bush scrub. Photo Credit: Gary McDonald via Calscape