Eriogonum fasciculatum
is a common plant in the Coastal Sage Scrub and margins of the Chapparal
communities. The California Buckwheat blooms with pale pink flowers
that quickly age to rust colors. Eriogonum fasciculatum is found in
full sun, in dry locations. The green leaves of the California
Buckwheat make a garden look more moist and lush than it really is.
Eriogonum fasciculatum is a food source for several butterflies including
the hairstreaks and duskywings. Eriogonum fasciculatum grows 2 feet
tall and 4-5 feet wide. The California Buckwheat is Winter hardy
into the low teens
High
Resolution images of Eriogonum fasciculatum are available.
