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Sulphur-flower Buckwheat -High Country Gardens Shop eriogonum umbellatum2

Sulphur-flower Buckwheat -High Country Gardens Shop eriogonum umbellatum3

Sulphur-flower Buckwheat

Original price was: $12.00.Current price is: $8.40.

SKU: HC019952 Categories: Plant Finder, Rock Garden Plants

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• Erigonum umbellatum (Sulphur-flower Buckwheat) is rugged marvel of the Western landscape. Native to the dry slopes and rocky outcrops from California to Colorado, its often found in places where other plants struggle

• Reddish buds open into cream to bright yellow flowers, attractive to native bees, bumblebees and butterflies from late spring to summer

• Flowers dry into a lovely red color, perfect for cut arrangements, while seeds offer a valuable food source for birds and small wildlife

• Once established, It needs little to no supplemental water. A favorite for xeriscaping and waterwise gardening

Description

Eriogonum umbellatum (Sulphur-flower buckwheat) thrives in dry, rocky soils where other plants might hesitate. Native to western North America from southern Bristish Columbia to California, and east to Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and New Mexico. With its vivid blooms perched atop wiry stems, it brings a burst of sunshine to high deserts, foothills, and alpine slopes alike. The flowers, which appear from late spring through summer, are not only eye-catching but also a magnet for pollinators—bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects can’t seem to resist its charm.

This plant is a champion of waterwise gardening. Once established, it requires little to no irrigation. Its evergreen foliage, often tinged with red in cooler months, adds year-round interest and texture to garden beds. The yellow to cream blossoms dry to a rust red, lovely in dried flower arrangements. The seeds offer valuable food for birds and small wildlife.

Despite its delicate appearance, this buckwheat is built for survival. It tolerates poor soils, dry conditions, high elevations, and even a dusting of snow. The “sulphur” in its name refers to the bright yellow hue of its blossoms, not any unpleasant odor!

Eriogonum umbellatum is a delightful blend of beauty and grit—an ideal companion for gardeners looking to celebrate the spirit of the West.