{"product_id":"saffron-buckwheat-eriogonum-crocatum","title":"Saffron Buckwheat — Eriogonum crocatum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEriogonum crocatum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGrowing profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular establishment watering, then infrequent deep irrigation. Highly drought tolerant once rooted; avoid frequent summer watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1–2 feet tall and 1–3 feet wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good drainage is essential, especially in heavier soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate, forming a compact evergreen mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers provide nectar for bees and butterflies; native buckwheats also support butterfly and moth larvae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower stems when desired and lightly tidy damaged growth. Avoid cutting deeply into bare woody stems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rock gardens, sunny borders, containers, habitat plantings and small-scale native landscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eRepresentative species photo, not current stock. Photo by Stan Shebs, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/\"\u003eCC BY-SA 3.0\u003c\/a\u003e, via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Eriogonum_crocatum_1.jpg\"\u003eWikimedia Commons\u003c\/a\u003e; no intentional modifications.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003csection aria-label=\"How ordering works\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePlant ordering \u0026amp; availability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll plant orders are subject to availability and quality verification. We confirm your plants before collecting payment.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContainer sizes describe growing containers, not guaranteed plant height or age. Delivery and professional planting are quoted separately unless expressly included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Earth People LandCare","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":48404636926006,"sku":null,"price":42.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Gallon","offer_id":48404636958774,"sku":null,"price":74.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2901\/8934\/files\/saffron-buckwheat-eriogonum-crocatum.jpg?v=1793817110","url":"https:\/\/earthpeoplelandcare.com\/products\/saffron-buckwheat-eriogonum-crocatum","provider":"Earth People LandCare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}