Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat

Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat is a stunning native California shrub prized for its delicate, pink flowers that bloom from late spring through fall. Flowers fade to a reddish brown by fall, adding a beautiful variety of color throughout the season. This hardy, drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun in coastal regions and part shade inland. A pollinator favorite that requires minimal maintenance once established. Perfect for naturalistic plantings, erosion control, or as an ornamental accent in Mediterranean-style designs.

• Latin Name: Eriogonum arborescens
• Plant Type: Shrub
• Sun: Full Sun
• Soil: Tolerant of Sand and Clay
• Water Use: Low, Very Low
• Hardiness: 10°F
• Size at Maturity: 2-6" Tall x 2-5' Wide
• Growth rate: Moderate, Slow
• Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, Fall
• Dormancy: Evergreen
• Wildlife Supported: Bees, Butterflies, Moths, Hoverflies, Bats, Caterpillars, Birds
• Special Uses: Bank stabilization, Deer resistant