Eriogonum strictum var. proliferum - Blue Mountain Buckwheat (Plant)
This plant is not currently being grown for our retail nursery. Add it to your favorites and we'll keep it in mind for future crops. If you would like us to grow this for you under special contract, please contact Sales@theodorepayne.org.
Description
This cushion buckwheat would make a nice addition to an Eriogonum collection, rock garden or container garden. Needs excellent drainage and dry conditions to thrive.
| Plant Characteristics | |
| Family Name | Polygonaceae |
| Species Name | Eriogonum strictum var. proliferum |
| Common Name | Blue Mountain Buckwheat |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| Sun Exposure | Coast-Sun, Inland-Sun, |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Soil Type | Sand, fast draining |
| Flower Color | Pink, Magenta, Rose, White, Cream |
| Flowering Months | June, July, August, September |
| Evergreen/Deciduous | Evergreen |
| Height by Width | .5ft. x 1ft. |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Endangered | Not Ranked |
| Growth Habit | Clumping, |
| Cold Hardy to | Less than 15 degrees F |
| Distribution | Klamath Ranges, n Outer North Coast Ranges, High North Coast Ranges, Cascade Range, ne High Sierra Nevada, w Modoc Plateau; to ne WA, w MT, n NV |
| Natural Habitat | Sand or gravel; from 1,200' - 8,900' |
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