Eriogonum fasciculatum polifolium |
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Arizona Flattop Buckwheat |
Description
Flattop buckwheat is a clumping, grass-like plant that grows to 3' tall by 4' wide. White to pink flowers appear in dense, flattened clusters throughout the summer. Plants are tolerant of drought and heat.It is adaptable to most soil conditions but prefers a coarse, well drained site in full sun. It has a naturally low, rounded form. Leaves are dark and gray green with white woolly undersides. This is a highly combustible plant.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Rockery, Wildgarden
Accenting Features
Showyflower
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Bank, Bedding, Background, Foundation, Walkways, Withrocks
Special Uses
Cutflowers, Erosioncontrol, Filler, Massplanting, Smallspaces
Attracts Wildlife
Birds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Plant shrubs and trees in groupings according to similarity of water requirements; then water each "hydrozone" according to its needs.
