San Miguel Island Red Buckwheat
Eriogonum grande var. rubescens
SKU
05784
Very attractive and showy, yet rugged - practically thriving on neglect! Hot pink flowers on tall stems above a low mound of soft gray-green foliage provide summer-long color. Tolerates drought, coastal conditions, alkaline and clay soils. Excellent for hillsides and naturalized areas. An herbaceous perennial.
?
There are very few rules in gardening, but perhaps the most important one is to work within your zone. Choosing plants that grow and thrive in your particular climate is the very first step toward having a beautiful garden . Learn More
Full sun
Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers.
We no longer grow this plant
This page is for reference only. If you are looking for a plant to purchase, please use our Plant Finder to discover the perfect plant for your garden.
$0.00
| Lore | All parts of this California coastal native plant, the foliage, flower nectar and seeds, provide a source of food for butterflies, many birds, small mammals and other wildlife. |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Foliage reaches 6 in. tall, 6 to 10 in. wide; blooms reach 24 in. tall. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring through Late Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Attribute | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| Garden Style | Rustic, Xeric |
| Growth Habit | Mounding |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Hillside, Coastal Exposure, Wildlife Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, water occasionally; more in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | California Lilac (Ceanothus); Verbena (Verbena); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Salvia (Salvia); Phlox (Phlox) |
Adapts to most well-drained soils. Best with full sun near coast, part shade in hot inland areas. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish the root system. Once established, reduce frequency; very drought tolerant in cool coastal regions. Provide occasional supplemental water in the absence of normal winter rainfall.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant