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Eriogonum Species, Cushion Buckwheat, Desert Buckwheat, Oval Leaved Eriogonum

Eriogonumovalifolium

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Genus
Eriogonum (er-ih-OG-uh-num)
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Species
ovalifolium (o-val-ee-FOH-lee-um)
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Synonym
Eriogonum nevadense
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Richmond, California

High Rolls Mountain Park, New Mexico

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St. John's, NL (Zone 5b) | December 2004 | neutral

Cushion buckwheat is fairly common in semi-arid areas of western North America. It would make a fine addition to any rock garden as the ...Read More

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