Eriogonum grande var. rubescens (dark flower) - Red-Flowered Buckwheat (Plant)

This selection of red-flowered buckwheat has consistently dark pink-red flowers. Good for borders, containers, and rock gardens. Plant Characteristics Family Name Polygonaceae Species Name Eriogonum grande var. rubescens (dark flower) Common Name Red-Flowered Buckwheat Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Coast-Part Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Red, Maroon, Burgundy, Pink, Magenta, Rose, White, Cream Flowering Months April, May, June, July, August, September Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 1ft. x 3ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered N/A Growth Habit Mounding, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Northern Channel Islands (San Miguel, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa islands) Natural Habitat Sand; from 30' - 650' Specialty Features Butterflies/Moths Container Plant Pollinators