Eriogonum umbellatum var. aureum Kannah Creek® ('Psdowns')

Buckwheat

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Eriogonum umbellatum var. aureum Kannah Creek® ('Psdowns')

Buckwheat

Differing 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