A large, shrubby buckwheat with narrow, pale green foliage and sturdy, flat-topped inflorescences of creamy white to pink flowers. The flowers age over time, eventually turning reddish brown, remaining ornamental for a long period. Grows 3 to 4 ft. tall and slightly wider. Normal to very lean well-drained soils. Especially drought tolerant along the coast, may need infrequent summer water inland and possibly a little afternoon shade. Buckwheats are excellent additions to habitat gardens, providing pollen and nectar for bees and butterflies and seeds for many creatures. Deer resistant.
Eriogonum arborescens
Santa Cruz Island buckwheat
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- Average Height: 3 - 4 ft
- Average Width: 3 - 5 ft
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Our monthly inventory was updated on July 6, 2026. To confirm current availability, please call ahead. We do not ship plants.
| Inventory Notes | 4in | 1g |
|---|---|---|
| 36 available$6.75 each | 45 available$14.00 each |
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