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Saffron Buckwheat — Eriogonum crocatum
Saffron Buckwheat — Eriogonum crocatum
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Eriogonum crocatum
Also known as Conejo Buckwheat, this compact California native pairs silver-gray foliage with yellow flower clusters that mature to rusty brown. A useful accent for sunny, water-wise Southern California gardens.
Growing profile
- Light: Full sun.
- Water: Regular establishment watering, then infrequent deep irrigation. Highly drought tolerant once rooted; avoid frequent summer watering.
- Mature size: About 1–2 feet tall and 1–3 feet wide.
- Soil: Good drainage is essential, especially in heavier soils.
- Growth rate: Moderate, forming a compact evergreen mound.
- Wildlife: Flowers provide nectar for bees and butterflies; native buckwheats also support butterfly and moth larvae.
- Care: Remove spent flower stems when desired and lightly tidy damaged growth. Avoid cutting deeply into bare woody stems.
- Uses: Rock gardens, sunny borders, containers, habitat plantings and small-scale native landscapes.
Representative species photo, not current stock. Photo by Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons; no intentional modifications.
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