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Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat

Eriogonum Arborescens

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Overview

Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum arborescens) is a resilient native shrub, thriving in U.S. hardiness zones 7-10. It reaches 3-6 ft in height, spreading up to 5 ft wide with chalky-green foliage and frothy white to pink flower clusters in summer. This drought-tolerant species attracts pollinators and offers year-round interest. Adaptable to various soils, it's ideal for xeriscaping and coastal environments, requiring minimal maintenance once established.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 7–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean
Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Arborescens) — multi-colored and pink and red and white flowers in the garden

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
7–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Polygonaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Arborescens) — scientifically named Eriogonum arborescens
Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Arborescens) — which gradually transition to a reddish-brown in fall
Eriogonum Arborescens
Eriogonum Arborescens
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Eriogonum Arborescens
Eriogonum Arborescens
Eriogonum Arborescens
Eriogonum Arborescens
Eriogonum Arborescens
Eriogonum Arborescens
Eriogonum Arborescens
Eriogonum Arborescens
Eriogonum Arborescens
Eriogonum Arborescens
Eriogonum Arborescens
Eriogonum Arborescens
Eriogonum Arborescens
Eriogonum Arborescens
Eriogonum Arborescens
Eriogonum Arborescens
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