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Products > Eriogonum grande var. rubescens   Eriogonum grande var. rubescens - San Miguel Island Buckwheat     [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Shrub Family: Polygonaceae (Knotweeds) Origin: California (U.S.A.) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Pink Bloomtime: Summer Height: 1-2 feet Width: 2-3 feet Exposure: Full Sun Seaside: Yes Summer Dry: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 15-20° F Eriogonum grande var. rubescens (San Miguel Island Buckwheat) - An evergreen small shrub that grows to 1 foot tall with the branches lying prostrate and spreading to 3 feet wide. It has small spoon-shaped leaves that are a gray-green on the upper surface and wooly below and in late spring through fall appear the clusters of vivid pink flowers that are held above the foliage on 2 foot tall inflorescence. Plant in full sun in sandy or even heavier clay soil with little to no irrigation. Hardy to 15 ° F. This great looking and durable buckwheat is both beautiful and also attracts butterflies. Native to San Miguel, Santa Cruz, and Santa Rosa islands in the Santa Barbara Channel Islands chain.  This description is based on our research and observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We also try to incorporate comments received from others and appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Eriogonum grande rubescens.     [MORE INFO]