San Miguel Island Red Buckwheat
Eriogonum grande var. rubescens
SKU #05784
| Description | 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. |
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| Light | Full sun |
| Watering | Once established, water occasionally. |
| Blooms | Late spring through late summer |
| Mature Size | Foliage reaches 6 in. tall, 6 to 10 in. wide; blooms reach 24 in. tall. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Drought Tolerant |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hillside |
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| Flower Color | Pink |
| Foliage Color | Silver-green |
| Companion Plants | California Lilac (Ceanothus); Verbena (Verbena); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia); Salvia (Salvia); Phlox (Phlox) |
| Care | 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. |
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| 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. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-10
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