Eriogonum umbellatum – sulfur flower buckwheat
Eriogonum umbellatum is a mat-forming species with long-lived, yellow blooms.
Description
Growing Conditions
Low water requirement. Prefers full sun to part shade.
Bloom Time
Spring to late summer.
Height
Blooms to 2.5 feet, but highly variable. Leaves are mat-forming.
Ecology
Sulfur flower buckwheat is an important nectar source and larval host for a variety of pollinators. Its ability to attract insects also benefits insectivorous birds.
Photos by Cecelia Alexander.
