Eriogonum umbellatum
Sulfur Flower
Description
This plant is a low, woody perennial growing 1'-2' high with a 3'-4' spread, having dark green/gray foliage. Attractive yellow flowers appear in summer. It is a CA native that is drought and cold tolerant. It attracts butterflies and beneficial insects. This plant does best in higher elevations and cold areas. It does well in full to part sun but needs very good drainage.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.
One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.