California buckwheat.

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Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Shrub

Licht

Full sun

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 14 bis 30 Tage

Endgröße

3 to 6 feet

Wachstum

Mittel

Winterhärte

USDA 7 bis 10

Blütezeit

Late spring to early autumn

Pflege

Plant this shrub in well draining soil and avoid overwatering once it is established. Watch for yellowing leaves, which can indicate poor drainage or too much moisture. It requires very little attention beyond occasional light shaping.

Gießen

Water deeply but infrequently to encourage a deep root system.

Düngen

This plant generally does not require fertilizer in its native soil.

Schneiden

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy shape.

Umtopfen

Repot only if the plant becomes root bound in a container.

Boden

Sandy, rocky, or gravelly

Boden-pH

6.0 to 8.0

Temperatur

-12 bis 40°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

10 bis 50%

Sicherheit

Menschen

There are no known reports of toxicity in humans.

Kinder

The plant is generally safe, but its woody stems can be sharp and should be handled with care.

Kontaktallergene

The foliage may cause minor skin irritation for sensitive individuals.

Allergene in der Luft

The pollen can trigger allergic reactions in those sensitive to windborne allergens.

Essbarkeit

This plant is not considered edible for humans.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Small, narrow, leathery leaves
• Clusters of tiny white flowers
• Woody, spreading shrub habit
• Leaves often have rolled edges

Höhe

0,3 bis 1m

Breite

0,6 bis 2m

Blätter

dark green, gray green, evergreen

Blüten

white, pale pink, 0,5 bis 1cm

Früchte

brown, Autumn

Häufige Probleme

• Root rot — Occurs when the soil stays too wet for too long.
• Aphids — Small insects that may cluster on new growth during spring.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed, cuttings

Pflanzzeit

autumn, winter

Plant in groups with other drought tolerant natives to create a self sustaining habitat.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Salvia apiana — They share similar water and light requirements in coastal sage scrub.
• California poppy — They provide a beautiful color contrast and thrive in similar dry conditions.

Ähnliche Arten

• Eriogonum latifolium — It shares a similar growth habit but prefers coastal bluffs.

Botanisches

Familie

Polygonaceae

Gattung

Eriogonum

Ordnung

Caryophyllales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Southwestern United States and Baja California.

Artenschutz

This species is common in its native range and is not currently threatened.

It thrives in dry, rocky slopes and chaparral communities by utilizing deep roots to access moisture.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source, larval host plant, provides cover

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge, Nachtfalter, Käfer

Verwendung

xeriscaping, erosion control, pollinator gardens, restoration planting

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Does it need fertilizer?

No, it prefers poor, rocky soils and will suffer if overfed.

How often should I water it?

Once established, it rarely needs supplemental water.

Woher der Name kommt

The genus name Eriogonum comes from the Greek words for woolly and knee, referring to the hairy joints of some species. The specific epithet fasciculatum refers to the clustered arrangement of the leaves.

Gut zu wissen

• It is a primary source of honey for bees in Southern California.
• The flowers change color from white to rusty red as they age.
• It is exceptionally drought tolerant once established.
• The plant is a vital host for the metalmark butterfly.