About
Eriogonum heracleoides, the whorled buckwheat, is a perennial from western North America producing rosettes of grey-woolly, elliptic leaves and branching stems bearing whorled clusters of cream to white, papery flowers in summer. A bold and ornamental buckwheat for a sunny, well-drained border or rock garden.
About the genus
Eriogonum, the buckwheats, are annuals, perennials and shrubs from western North America producing clusters of tiny flowers in shades of white, yellow, pink or red in papery involucres. Popular drought-tolerant plants for sunny, well-drained rock gardens and borders in dry climates.
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or partial shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or in late winter for shape.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed as appropriate.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.