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San Miguel Island Buckwheat

Eriogonum Grande V. Rubescens

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San Miguel Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum grande v. rubescens) is a perennial native to California's Channel Islands. It features a low, mounding habit, reaching up to 1 foot high and spreading 2-3 feet wide. With rounded clusters of rose-red flowers blooming in summer and fall, this drought-tolerant species attracts pollinators while its gray-green foliage adds year-round interest. Ideal for rock gardens and coastal landscapes, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 9–9
San Miguel Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Grande V. Rubescens) — San Miguel Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum grande v
San Miguel Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Grande V. Rubescens) — rubescens) is a perennial native to California's Channel IslandsSan Miguel Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Grande V. Rubescens) — It features a low, mounding habit, reaching up to 1 foot high and spreading 2-3 feet wideSan Miguel Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Grande V. Rubescens) — With rounded clusters of rose-red flowers blooming in summer and fallSan Miguel Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Grande V. Rubescens) — this drought-tolerant species attracts pollinators while its gray-green foliage adds year-roundSan Miguel Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Grande V. Rubescens) — Ideal for rock gardens and coastal landscapes, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
9–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Polygonaceae

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San Miguel Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Grande V. Rubescens) — San Miguel Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum grande v
San Miguel Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Grande V. Rubescens) — rubescens) is a perennial native to California's Channel Islands
San Miguel Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Grande V. Rubescens) — It features a low, mounding habit, reaching up to 1 foot high and spreading 2-3 feet wide
San Miguel Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Grande V. Rubescens) — With rounded clusters of rose-red flowers blooming in summer and fall
San Miguel Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Grande V. Rubescens) — this drought-tolerant species attracts pollinators while its gray-green foliage adds year-round
San Miguel Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum Grande V. Rubescens) — Ideal for rock gardens and coastal landscapes, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soils

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