Eriogonum umbellatum umbellatum var. - Sulphur Buckwheat

Description

This buckwheat forms a neat mound of grey-green leaves about 1' high and 2-3' wide . It blooms in late spring and early summer holding dense clusters of brilliant yellow flowers a few inches above the leaves. Evergreen, it takes full sun, and tolerates a wide range of soil types. Sulphur Buckwheat is drought tolerant but may need supplemental summer water in hot areas.