Eriogonum umbellatum var. minus

Eriogonum umbellatum var. minus var. minus

var. minus

Eriogonum

Polygonaceae

Flowering Plants

Zone 4–10

🐾 Pet-Safe

🌱 Beginner Friendly

The dwarf sulfur buckwheat is a compact California native perennial ideal for rock gardens, container plantings, or the front of a native plant border. Plant in fast-draining, sandy or rocky soil and water sparingly, especially once established. Its small stature and cheerful yellow blooms make it a charming and low-effort choice for gardeners with limited space.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Low

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Slow

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

rocky

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

12″

Watering Schedule

Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently, Allowing Soil To Dry Between Waterings

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Temperature

-25° – 100°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Deep

Foliage

Coarse

Ecology & Origin

Native to

California

Attracts

🐝 Bees

🐝 Butterflies

Safety & Use

⚕ Medicinal

🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Hardiness Zones

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