Eriogonum fasciculatum polifolium
Arizona or Flattop Buckwheat
Description
Rounded, grass-like shrub that grows quickly 1' x 2'. Dark gray-green leaves. Pale pink to white flowers appear in dense flattened clusters throught the spring. Adaptable to most soil conditions but prefers coarse well drained site in full sun. Suited well to small spaces. Seeds attract birds. Native to the southwestern deserts.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.
By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.