Eriogonum cinereum
Identification
Description
Perennial shrub to 4 ft.,(usually 2 ft.) whitish pink clusters on grey foliage, a plant for erosion control in dry coastal areas. The plantings here have survived 15 F. deg. with no damage, dead at @10F. deg.. The buckwheats are very important for butterflies and native wasps. This wasps are small predatory insects that control the aphids, mealy bug, scale etc. in your garden. The flowers, leaves and seeds are all used by all the smaller animals. Companion plants are very diverse and range from Dudleya pulverulenta to Coreopsis gigantea. Common species include Rhus integrifolia, Encelia californica, Salvia mellifera, Artemisia californica, Leymus condensatus, Diplacus aurantiacus (longiflorus) on clay soil. Click here for more about California Buckwheats
Characteristics
Eriogonum cinereum tolerates seaside conditions, alkaline soil and clay.
Eriogonum cinereum is great for a butterfly garden.
Eriogonum cinereum's foliage color is white and type is evergreen.
Eriogonum cinereum's flower color is white.
Ranges for Eriogonum cinereum
| ph: | 6.00 to 8.00 |
|---|---|
| usda: | 7 to 10 |
| height[m]: | 1.00 to 1.20 |
| width[m]: | 1.00 to 1.20 |
| rainfall[cm]: | 35.00 to 77.00 |
Plants available Online
| Gallon | Price |
|---|---|
| 5 | $ 7.99 |
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