California buckwheat.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Shrub

Lumière

Full sun

Lumière en intérieur

Soleil direct

Arrosage

Tous les 14 à 30 jours

Taille adulte

3 to 6 feet

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 7 à 10

Floraison

Late spring to early autumn

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

Water deeply but infrequently to encourage a deep root system.

Engrais

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

Taille

Prune lightly after flowering to maintain a tidy shape.

Rempotage

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

Sol

Sandy, rocky, or gravelly

pH du sol

6.0 to 8.0

Température

-12 à 40°C

Humidité

10 à 50%

Sécurité

Humains

There are no known reports of toxicity in humans.

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

The foliage may cause minor skin irritation for sensitive individuals.

Allergènes aéroportés

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

Comestibilité

This plant is not considered edible for humans.

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,3 à 1m

Envergure

0,6 à 2m

Feuilles

dark green, gray green, evergreen

Fleurs

white, pale pink, 0,5 à 1cm

Fruits

brown, Autumn

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

seed, cuttings

Quand planter

autumn, winter

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

Bonnes associations

• 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.

Espèces similaires

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

Science

Famille

Polygonaceae

Genre

Eriogonum

Ordre

Caryophyllales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Southwestern United States and Baja California.

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source, larval host plant, provides cover

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons, papillons de nuit, coléoptères

Utilisations

xeriscaping, erosion control, pollinator gardens, restoration planting

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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.

Bon à savoir

• 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.