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island buckwheat (Eriogonum grande)

Eriogonum grande (island buckwheat) is a striking perennial shrub native to California's Channel Islands, known for its delicate pink to rose-red flower clusters.

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Sunlight

Full Sun

Watering

Moderate

Soil

Sandy, Well-drained

Temperature

Moderate

Fertilizer

Low

Care Requirements

Light

Full Sun

Prefers at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for best flowering and growth.

Watering

Moderate

Allow soil to dry between waterings. Ensure good drainage.

Soil

Sandy, Well-drained

Temperature

Moderate

Prefers average room temperatures; tolerates heat. Protect from hard freezes.

Fertilizer

Low

Fertilize sparingly in spring if needed. Too much can harm.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.3-0.6 m

Spread

0.6-0.9 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Evergreen

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

Small

Optimal Sunlight Lux

100000

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Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyPolygonaceae
  • genusEriogonum
  • speciesEriogonum grande
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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