Botanical Name: Eriogonum umbellatum
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Common Name: Sulfur Buckwheat  
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Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.

  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

 

Height Range

1-3'

 

Flower Color

Yellow

 

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

n/a

 

Fruit Season

n/a

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

A Utah native, Sulfur Buckwheat has shown itself to be very adaptable to urban landscapes, which is a good thing as this plant as so much going for itself. Sulfur yellow flowers are in profusion mid to late summer, attracting butterflies and other beneficial insects. Foliage is olive green, turning russet in autumn and persisting into winter. An excellent perennial for a sunny parkstrip. Attracts bees, butterflies, beneficial insects, and birds. There are a great number of varieties in this species, with slightly differing heights, flower time and color, and leaf shape. Fragrant. Attractive to butterflies and bees. Birds love the seeds, so don't be eager to deadhead.