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Sulphur Buckwheat
Eriogonum umbellatum
Native mats topped with pom-pom blooms that age to rust. Pollinator gold.
pollinatornativegroundcoverevergreen
TypeGroundcover
HardinessUSDA Zones 4–8
SunFull sun
WaterVery low (after establishment)
Height6–12 in
Bloomyellow, orange · summer
Where to buy
Shop Sulphur Buckwheat at trusted growers. Prefer a mail-order xeric specialist, or check a local nursery.
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