Eriogonum umbellatum var. aureum Kannah Creek® ('Psdowns')
BuckwheatEriogonum umbellatum var. aureum Kannah Creek® ('Psdowns')
BuckwheatDiffering from the species by its larger, 6” tall, pubescent gray-green foliage, this highly adaptable, heat, humidity and shade tolerant native groundcover spreads slowly to form a dense carpet. Slender stalks carry pale lavender buds and white flowers with yellow centers well above the foliage, attracting pollinating bees, butterflies and songbirds.
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 8
- Height: 12-16"
- Spread: 12-24"
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Yellow-Gold Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Nativar
- Deer resistant: No
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: Yes
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 3 - 8
- Height: 12-16"
- Spread: 12-24"
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: Low Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
- Bloom time: Early Summer, Late Spring
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Yellow-Gold Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Nativar
- Bee-friendly: Yes
- Deer resistant: No
- Rabbit resistant: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: Yes
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Fall, Spring, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Low
- Requires Shade in Production: No
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes
