Polygonaceae
Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. sublineare
Eriogonum sphaerocephalum var. sublineare var. sublineare
Also known as Eriogonum tenue, Eriogonum caespitosum var. sublineare, Eriogonum douglasii var. tenue, Eriogonum douglasii var. sublineare
Flowering Plants · Native Plants · Eriogonum · Native · Buckwheat · Oregon · Washington · Wildflower · Pollinator · Perennial · Rockery · Xeriscape
This Pacific Northwest native buckwheat thrives in well-drained, rocky or sandy soils with partial sun exposure. Water moderately during the growing season and reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant. It is an excellent low-maintenance choice for native plant gardens in Oregon and Washington.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water moderately, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings · Every 10-14 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- rocky
- Soil pH
- 6–8.6
- Temperature
- -25°F to 100°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 4b-10b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 18 in apart
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Root depth
- Deep
- Flowers
- Yes
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Oregon, Washington
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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