Eriogonum fasciculatum polifolium |
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Arizona or Flattop Buckwheat |
Description
Flattop buckwheat is a clumping, grass-like plant that grows to 3' tall by 4' wide. White to pink flowers appear in dense flattened clusters throught the summer. Plants are tolerant of drought and heat. Native on dry rocky slopes 1-4500' across SW. Adaptable to most soil conditions prefers coarse well drained site in full sun. Has a naturally low rounded form. Leaves are dark gray green above white wooly under.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Ground cover
Height Range
Under 1', 1-3'
Flower Color
Pink, White
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green, Grey, White
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
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