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1. CA Buckwheat – Eriogonum fasciculatum vars. fasciculatum & foliolosum
(air-ee-OG-oh-num fas-sick-yoo-LAY-tum)
Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family)
Native to: Central coast of CA south to Baja; var. fasciculatum grows in coastal areas in coastal scrub,
coastal sage scrub and on bluffs. Var. foliolosum on rocky/sandy flats and slopes in mixed grassland,
chaparral communities, oak and conifer woodlands.
Growth characteristics: clumping sub-shrub mature height: 2-5 ft. mature width: 4-5 ft.
Evergreen, many-branched sub-shrub. May be upright or more reclining. Leaves are linear, dark green
on top and white beneath, in bundles (fascicles – hence the name).
Blooms/fruits: Blooms off and on throughout the year, but mostly from May to Nov. Flowers are small,
pink-white, in dense clusters. Very showy in bloom! Seed heads are rust-brown, also quite showy.
Plant looks nice most of the year.
Uses in the garden: Plant is often used in habitat gardens. Is nice paired with other local native shrubs
and perennials. Does well as a groundcover on hills and slopes. Cultivars 'Bruce Dickinson',
‘'Theodore Payne' and 'Warriner Lytle' are all low-lying forms (around 1 ft tall). Cultivar ‘Dana Point’ has
brighter green leaf and mounded habit – grows to 5+ ft. wide.
Sensible substitute for: Non-native summer-flowering shrubs.
Attracts: Excellent butterfly habitat plant: larval food source for Morman Metalmark, Bramble Hairstreak,
Common Hairstreak, Avalon Hairstreak. Birds love the seeds. Cover for birds, lizards.
Requirements:
Element Requirement
Sun Full sun best; some shade OK, but will become leggy.
Soil Any (sand to clay) but well-drained is best.
Water Drought-tolerant but looks better with occasional summer water (Zone 1-2 to 2)
Fertilizer None needed.
Other
Management: Fairly easy. Cut back to about 6-15” in late fall to keep it looking nice.
Propagation: from seed: yes; may need cold treatment by cuttings: yes
Plant/seed sources (see list for source numbers): 1, 3, 7, 8, 10, 12-14, 16, 17, 19, 20, 23, 24, 46, 50 7/3/14
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2. Eriogonum fasciculatum
California buckwheat

10. Eriogonum fascicilatum ‘Dana Point’