Eriogonum crocatum |
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Conejo Buckwheat |
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Description
Saffron Buckwheat is a compact, low growing perennial 1'-2' high and wide, having white woolly stems and leaves and contrasting yellow flower clusters summer to fall. It tolerates heavy soils if given good drainage and no summer water.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Rockery, Seascape, Wildgarden
Accenting Features
Showyflower, Unusualfoliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Bank, Bedding, Foundation, Walkways, Withrocks
Special Uses
Cutflowers, Erosioncontrol, Massplanting, Naturalizing, Smallspaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Add a rain sensor to your sprinkler controller to automatically interrupt the watering cycle when it rains.
