Eriogonum wrightii |
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Wright Buckwheat |
Description
This short shrub will grow 1'-3' tall and has small silvery green leaves, covered with fine white hairs with pink flowers that bloom in summer. Butterflies love this plant! It is cold and heat tolerant.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover, Perennial
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, Clay, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, 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:
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.