Eriogonum arborescens |
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Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat |
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer:
Description
Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat is a loosely branched shrub growing 2'-5' high and wide with shredding, gray to reddish colored bark, grayish foliage, and creamy pink spring flowers. It is a CA native, drought tolerant, attracts butterflies andbeneficial insects.
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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, Entry, Foundation, Raisedplanter, Walkways, Withrocks
Special Uses
Cutflowers, Erosioncontrol, Filler
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Consider replacing lawns with water wise alternatives, like UC Verde Buffalo grass, carex grasses or dymnondia.
