Polygonaceae
Eriogonum elatum var. villosum
Eriogonum elatum var. villosum var. villosum
Also known as Eriogonum elatum subsp. villosum, Eriogonum elatum var. incurvum
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Tall Buckwheat · Eriogonum · Native Perennial · Pollinator · Woolly Stems · California Native · Dry Garden · Wildflower · Pacific States
Tall woolly buckwheat is a statuesque western native perennial known for its tall flower stalks and woolly, villous stems that add textural interest to naturalistic gardens. Plant in well-drained soil in a partially shaded to sunny location and water every one to two weeks, reducing irrigation once established. It is an outstanding choice for pollinator gardens and habitat restoration projects in California, Nevada, and Oregon.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 5 hours
- Watering
- Water moderately, allowing soil to dry between waterings; established plants tolerate some dry spells · Every 10-14 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–8.5
- Temperature
- -40°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 3a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 4 ft
- Spread
- 3 ft
- Spacing
- 18 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- California, Nevada, Oregon
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Sources: trefle, usda
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