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Eriogonum grande var. rubescens - Red-Flowered Buckwheat flower blossoms at peak bloom

Though its native region is quite small on California's Channel Islands, Red-Flowered Buckwheat (Eriogonum grande var. rubescens) is a popular landscape plant throughout the state.

 

Red-Flowered Buckwheat gets its common name from its rosy-colored clustering flowers, which bloom from spring to fall. The plant attracts many pollinators, especially butterflies. After blooming, its seeds provide food for birds.

Red-Flowered Buckwheat spreads moderately but stays compact, making it a great option for adding color to small spaces. It thrives in full sun with only a small amount of supplemental summer water.

 

Pair Red-Flowered Buckwheat with other drought-adapted plants, including other Channel Islands species for a coastal garden vibe. We love to use it for rock and pollinator gardens, along borders, and on slopes.

Eriogonum grande var. rubescens - Red-Flowered Buckwheat

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  • Optimal Growth Conditions

    • Mature Height: 8 inches to 1.5 feet tall
    • Mature Width: 2 - 3 feet
    • Sun: Full Sun
    • Water: Very Low, Low
    • Soil Drainage: Slow

     

    Geographic Appropriateness

    • USDA Zone: Zones 8 - 11
    • Sunset Zone: Zones 5, 14 - 24
    • Native Sites: Dry, rocky cliffs and protected pockets on the northern Channel Islands with strong marine influence

     

    Additional Landscaping Information

    • Characteristics: California Native, Evergreen, Flowering, Spreading
    • Special Uses: Containers, Deer resistant, Groundcover, Pollinator Gardens

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