{"product_id":"santa-cruz-island-buckwheat-eriogonum-arborescens","title":"Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat — Eriogonum arborescens","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEriogonum arborescens\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA shrubby island buckwheat with narrow pale leaves and flat clusters of cream to pink flowers. Aging flower heads turn reddish brown and remain attractive well beyond fresh bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSouthern California growing guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun near the coast; some afternoon shade can help in hot inland sites.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3–4 feet tall and 3–5 feet wide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater \u0026amp; drought:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water through establishment, then irrigate infrequently. Especially drought tolerant in coastal conditions; inland plants may benefit from occasional summer water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Normal to lean soil with good drainage, including suitable draining clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, branching shrub with summer–fall flower interest. Growth depends on exposure, soil and water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pollen and nectar support bees and butterflies; seeds feed wildlife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leave selected flower heads for seed and color. Remove spent stems later and lightly shape as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape uses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native shrub borders, coastal gardens, habitat planting and dried flower arrangements. Provide space for a broad mound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eRepresentative species photograph, not current nursery stock. Photo: 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_arborescens_1.jpg\"\u003eWikimedia Commons\u003c\/a\u003e. No intentional image 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":48404631355446,"sku":null,"price":36.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0597\/2901\/8934\/files\/santa-cruz-island-buckwheat.jpg?v=1793553039","url":"https:\/\/earthpeoplelandcare.com\/products\/santa-cruz-island-buckwheat-eriogonum-arborescens","provider":"Earth People LandCare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}