100 Seeds Sulfurflower Buckwheat Eriogonum umbellatum Drought Tolerant Perennial Groundcover Native Wildflower

Sulfurflower Buckwheat is a low-growing perennial native to western North America, valued for its neat mat-forming habit and long-lasting display of bright sulfur-yellow flower clusters. Blooming through late spring and summer, the rounded umbels sit just above a tidy cushion of small green leaves, making it an attractive, low-water choice for rock gardens, borders, pollinator plantings, and dry slope coverage.
Easy to grow and tolerant of poor, well-drained soils, Sulfurflower Buckwheat works well as a foreground plant, edging, or container subject and pairs nicely with other drought-adapted perennials. Its flat-topped flower heads provide a landing platform for small insects, while the dried seed heads and russet winter foliage extend seasonal interest. Plant in full sun for the tightest, most floriferous habit.
Species: Eriogonum umbellatum
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Low mounding, mat-forming
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, sandy or rocky, low fertility
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-9
Germination: 14-30 days with cold stratification
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil, keep moist
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Drought tolerant once established; avoid wet, poorly drained sites