Care of the shrub Eriogonum fasciculatum or California buckwheat |
The genus Eriogonum, family Polygonaceae, comprises 250 species of flowering plants native to North America. Some species are: Eriogonum fasciculatum, Eriogonum giganteum, Eriogonum wrightii, Eriogonum hirtellum, Eriogonum ursinum, Eriogonum compositum. Common names: California Buckwheat, Flat-topped buckwheat, Flattop buckwheat, Yellow buckwheat, Eastern Mojave Buckwheat. This species is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Eriogonum fasciculatum is a compact evergreen shrub that reaches 1.5 metres (4.92 feet) in height and can spread up to 2 metres (6.56 feet) in width. The linear leaves are 1.5 cm (0.59") long and light green. The showy pink and white flowers appear in dense clusters. It blooms from mid-spring to early autumn. California Buckwheat is used to form hedges and borders, as a stand-alone specimen and to secure dry, sunny slopes. It is ideal for coastal gardens and attracts butterflies and bees. It has medicinal properties that have been used in traditional medicine. Eriogonum fasciculatum prefers full sun exposure and a warm, dry climate. It has good resistance to cold. The soil can be a normal well-drained garden soil with plenty of coarse sand. California Buckwheat is a drought-resistant plant that needs moderate watering, waiting for the substrate to dry. Flattop buckwheat can be lightly pruned after flowering to maintain a compact appearance. Eriogonum fasciculatum does not need fertilizer. California Buckwheat is a plant resistant to the usual pests and diseases. Eastern Mojave Buckwheat is propagated from seeds sown in spring in a seedbed with a sandy substrate. |
Images of the shrub Eriogonum fasciculatum or California buckwheat |