Eriogonum fasciculatum var. foliolosum - California Buckwheat (Plant)

Wonderful honey plant and a forage source for many butterflies, especially hairstreaks and blues. Excellent for erosion control. Common locally. Plant Characteristics Family Name Polygonaceae Species Name Eriogonum fasciculatum var. foliolosum Common Name California Buckwheat Plant Type Shrub Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color White, Cream Flowering Months June, July, August, September, October Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 4ft. x 4ft. Growth Rate Slow Endangered Not Ranked Growth Habit Rounded, Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution Northwestern CA, Central Western CA, Southwestern CA, Deserts; n Baja CA Natural Habitat Sand, gravel or rocks; from 200' - 4,300'