Eriogonum crocatum

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Eriogonum crocatum

Conejo Buckwheat

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Description

Saffron Buckwheat is a compact, low growing perennial 1'-2' high and wide, having white woolly stems and leaves and contrasting yellow flower clusters summer to fall. It tolerates heavy soils if given good drainage and no summer water.

Plant Type

Shrub

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer

Leaf Color

Grey, Silver

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Foundation, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cut Flowers, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.