Wonderful honey plant and a forage source for many butterflies, especially hairstreaks and blues. Excellent for erosion control. A gray form found in our deserts.
| Plant Characteristics |
| Family Name |
Polygonaceae |
| Species Name |
Eriogonum fasciculatum var. polifolium |
| Common Name |
Eastern Mojave Buckwheat |
| Plant Type |
Shrub |
| Sun Exposure |
Coast-Sun, Inland-Part Sun, |
| Water Requirement |
Low |
| Soil Type |
Any |
| Flower Color |
White, Cream |
| Flowering Months |
June, July, August, September, October |
| Evergreen/Deciduous |
Evergreen |
| Height by Width |
3ft. x 3ft. |
| Growth Rate |
Slow |
| Endangered |
Not Ranked |
| Growth Habit |
Rounded, |
| Cold Hardy to |
Less than 15 degrees F |
| Distribution |
Southern Sierra Nevada, Inner South Coast Ranges, e South Coast, Transverse Ranges, e Peninsular Ranges, Eastern Sierra, Deserts; to sw UT, nw AZ, nw Mexico |
| Natural Habitat |
Sand, gravel or rocks; from 1,000′ – 8,200′ |
| Specialty Features |
- Butterflies/Moths
- Erosion Control
- Pollinators
- Local Plants
- Deer Resistant
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