Eriogonum wrightii
Wright's Buckwheat
Description
This short shrub will grow to 3' tall and has small green leaves with white flowers that bloom in summer.
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Foundation, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a 2" layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost, or aged sawdust.
Inorganic mulches such as gravel are also acceptable.