Eriogonum giganteum var. formosum - San Clemente Island Buckwheat (Plant)

A rare variety of Eriogonum giganteum from San Clemente Island. Slightly smaller than St. Catherine's Lace, with fuzzier leaves. Large umbels of flowers attract birds and pollinators. Plant Characteristics Family Name Polygonaceae Species Name Eriogonum giganteum var. formosum Common Name San Clemente Island Buckwheat Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color White, Cream, Pink, Magenta, Rose Flowering Months May, June, July, August, September Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 5ft. x 5ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered 1B.2 Growth Habit Rounded, Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution s Channel Islands (San Clemente Island) Natural Habitat Gravel; below 1,000' Specialty Features Butterflies/Moths Songbirds