Eriogonum umbellatum 'Shasta Sulfur' - Shasta Sulfur Buckwheat (Plant)

This beautiful yellow-flowered buckwheat is a great addition to a dry, sunny garden. Tolerant of heat and drought, attracts butterflies and gives summer color. A modest size for smaller gardens, borders and parkways. Plant Characteristics Family Name Polygonaceae Species Name Eriogonum umbellatum 'Shasta Sulfur' Common Name Shasta Sulfur Buckwheat Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Coast-Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Any Flower Color Yellow, Gold Flowering Months June, July, August, September Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 1ft. x 2ft. Growth Rate Moderate Endangered N/A Growth Habit Mounding, Cold Hardy to 15 degrees F Distribution Selected for the garden. Introduced by Bart O'Brien Natural Habitat Serpentin