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(Eriogonum racemosum)
Redroot Buckwheat (Eriogonum racemosum)
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Cecelia Alexander
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Photo by: Cecelia Alexander | License Type: Public Domain | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/ | Rights Holder: Cecelia Alexander | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2017-09-01T11:37:14-07:00 |
Estimated Native Range
Climate Requirements for Orcutt, California
| This Plant | Your Site | Plant Suitability for Your Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| • Precipitation | 3" - 34" | 18" | You should be able to grow this plant with no additional irrigation. | Excellent |
| • High Temp. | 64°F - 105°F | 78°F | Your summer temperatures are normal for this plant. | Excellent |
| • Low Temp. | -7°F - 47°F | 39°F | Your winter temperatures are normal for this plant | Excellent |
This plant should grow very well at your location without additional irrigation.
Summary
Eriogonum racemosum, commonly known as Redroot Buckwheat, is a perennial herb that can behave as a subshrub, native to open, dry habitats such as sagebrush steppe, mountain meadows, and rocky slopes in the Southwestern United States. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 feet (0.3-0.6 meters) and a width of 0.9 feet (0.3 meters). The plant forms a low, bushy mound with woody stems at the base. It produces clusters of small, showy flowers that range from white to pink, blooming in the summer and extending into fall. The flowers are attractive to pollinators, particularly butterflies.
Redroot Buckwheat is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor, rocky soils, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It is also used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. This plant requires minimal maintenance once established and is resistant to pests and diseases. It prefers full sun to part shade and requires well-drained soils. Overwatering should be avoided to prevent root rot.CC BY-SA 4.0
Redroot Buckwheat is valued for its drought tolerance and ability to thrive in poor, rocky soils, making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping and naturalistic plantings. It is also used in rock gardens and as a ground cover. This plant requires minimal maintenance once established and is resistant to pests and diseases. It prefers full sun to part shade and requires well-drained soils. Overwatering should be avoided to prevent root rot.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Subshrub, Herb
- Height: 1-2 feet
- Width: 0.5-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: White, Pink
- Flowering Season: Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Evergreen
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Part Shade, Full Sun
- Water: Low
- Drainage: Fast
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Showy Flowers
Natural Habitat
Native to open, dry habitats such as sagebrush steppe, mountain meadows, and rocky slopes in the Southwestern United States
Other Names
Common Names:
Scientific Names: Eriogonum racemosum, Eriogonum racemosum var. racemosum, Eriogonum racemosum var. cordifolium, Eriogonum orthocladon, Eriogonum obtusum, Eriogonum racemosum var. sagittatum, Eriogonum racemosum var. obtusum, Eriogonum racemosum var. orthocladon, Eriogonum racemosum var. typicum
GBIF Accepted Name: Eriogonum racemosum Nutt.