Saffron Buckwheat
Eriogonum crocatum
Overview
Eriogonum crocatum, or Saffron Buckwheat, is a drought-tolerant perennial endemic to Southern California. This compact mound reaches 1-3 feet in height and spans 1-4 feet wide. Bearing striking sulfur-yellow flower clusters in spring-summer above woolly, silver-gray foliage, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soils. Attracts pollinators while offering a splash of warmth to xeriscapes and native gardens. USDA zone 7-10; minimal water once established.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low, Very Low
- USDA zones
- 9–9
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Ground cover, Shrub
- Family
- Polygonaceae
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