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Ashyleaf Buckwheat

Eriogonum Cinereum

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Overview

Ashyleaf Buckthorn (Eriogonum cinereum) is a drought-tolerant shrub, native to California coasts. It flourishes in full sun, reaching 2-3 feet in height and spreading 3-4 feet wide. This perennial showcases ashy-gray leaves with clusters of pinkish-white flowers that bloom from summer into fall, attracting pollinators. Adaptable to various soils, it's perfect for low-water landscapes and seaside gardens, offering low maintenance and year-round visual interest.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 7–10Type Ground cover, Shrub
Ashyleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum Cinereum) — Adaptable to various soils
Ashyleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum Cinereum) — it's well-adapted to a Mediterranean climate.<br><br>TypicallyAshyleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum Cinereum) — it's perfect for low-water landscapes and seaside gardensAshyleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum Cinereum) — offering low maintenance and year-round visual interestAshyleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum Cinereum) — The Ashyleaf Buckthorn, scientifically named Eriogonum cinereum, is a captivating addition to any gardenAshyleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum Cinereum) — It flourishes in full sun, reaching 2-3 feet in height and spreading 3-4 feet wideAshyleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum Cinereum) — As an evergreen shrub native to the coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitats of California+21

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Shrub
Family
Polygonaceae

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Ashyleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum Cinereum) — Adaptable to various soils
Ashyleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum Cinereum) — it's well-adapted to a Mediterranean climate.<br><br>Typically
Ashyleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum Cinereum) — it's perfect for low-water landscapes and seaside gardens
Ashyleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum Cinereum) — offering low maintenance and year-round visual interest
Ashyleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum Cinereum) — The Ashyleaf Buckthorn, scientifically named Eriogonum cinereum, is a captivating addition to any garden
Ashyleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum Cinereum) — It flourishes in full sun, reaching 2-3 feet in height and spreading 3-4 feet wide
Ashyleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum Cinereum) — As an evergreen shrub native to the coastal sage scrub and chaparral habitats of California
Ashyleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum Cinereum) — Ashyleaf Buckthorn (Eriogonum cinereum) is a drought-tolerant shrub, native to California coasts
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Eriogonum Cinereum
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Eriogonum Cinereum
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Eriogonum Cinereum
Eriogonum Cinereum
Eriogonum Cinereum
Eriogonum Cinereum
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Eriogonum Cinereum
Eriogonum Cinereum
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Eriogonum Cinereum
Eriogonum Cinereum
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