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Coastal Buckwheat

Eriogonum parvifolium

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Overview

Coastal Buckwheat (Eriogonum parvifolium) is a resilient, evergreen perennial native to coastal California. This drought-tolerant plant features small, leathery leaves and produces clusters of creamy-white flowers from spring to fall. It reaches a mature height of 1-2 feet and spreads 2-3 feet wide. Ideal for low-maintenance landscapes, it attracts pollinators, thrives in full sun, and adapts to poor soils, making it a versatile choice for ecological gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 9–10Type Ground cover, Shrub
Coastal Buckwheat (Eriogonum parvifolium) — thriving in USDA zones 7-10

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Shrub
Family
Polygonaceae

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Eriogonum parvifolium
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Eriogonum parvifolium
Eriogonum parvifolium
Eriogonum parvifolium
Eriogonum parvifolium
Eriogonum parvifolium
Eriogonum parvifolium
Eriogonum parvifolium
Eriogonum parvifolium
Eriogonum parvifolium
Eriogonum parvifolium
Eriogonum parvifolium
Eriogonum parvifolium
Eriogonum parvifolium
Eriogonum parvifolium
Eriogonum parvifolium
Eriogonum parvifolium
Eriogonum parvifolium

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