Eriogonum fasciculatum polifolium |
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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.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
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
Very 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:
Even during our hottest months we don't need to water daily.
Give your plants a chance to breathe.
Water late at night or in the early morning hours to avoid losses to wind and evaporation.