Overview
Eriogonum heracleoides is a low-growing, spreading herbaceous perennial in the genus Eriogonum, part of the Polygonaceae family, with silvery grey-green, woolly leaves foliage. Eriogonum heracleoides grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include rock gardens and drought-tolerant planting schemes.
About
Eriogonum heracleoides, commonly known as parsnip-flower buckwheat, is a low-growing, spreading herbaceous perennial from the genus Eriogonum. This genus consists of evergreen flowering shrubs native to North America, noted for their silvery grey-green, woolly leaves and clusters of pink and white flowers. Eriogonum heracleoides thrives in well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, favouring full sun and a sheltered, south-facing aspect. It is hardy to UK zone H5 and is suitable for rock gardens and drought-tolerant planting schemes, providing winter interest.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Eriogonum
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Eriogonum heracleoides size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Low-growing, Spreading
- Foliage
- Silvery grey-green, Woolly leaves
- Suggested uses
- Rock gardens, Drought-tolerant planting schemes
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Eriogonum heracleoides
- Propagation
- Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings
- Pest resistance
- High
- Disease resistance
- High
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Eriogonum heracleoides?
Eriogonum heracleoides prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Eriogonum heracleoides need?
Eriogonum heracleoides grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Eriogonum heracleoides hardy in the UK?
Eriogonum heracleoides has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Eriogonum heracleoides?
Seed, Semi-ripe cuttings.
