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KANNAH CREEK^® Buckwheat

Eriogonum umbellatum var. aureum ‘Psdowns’

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Plant Attributes

Height

12-15”

Width

12-24”

Soil Moisture

Moderate to xeric

Hardiness

USDA zones 3-8 (up to 10,000′)

Culture

Garden loam, clay or sandy soil

Year Introduced

2007

Clay

Yes

Deer Resistant

Yes

Evergreen

Yes

Flower color

yellow

Native

Central USA

Part shade/part sun

Yes

Perennial

Yes

Rock garden

Yes

Sandy soil

Yes

Sun

Yes

Xeric

Yes

Zone 3

Yes

Zone 4

Yes

Zone 5

Yes

Zone 6

Yes

Zone 7

Yes

Zone 8

Yes

Description

Masses of yellow flowers turn orange as they age. Spreading green foliage changes to a vivid purple-red in winter. Vigorous and adaptable western native. Perennial.

Additional Resources

A Grand Plant from Grand Mesa

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