KANNAH CREEK® buckwheat
Eriogonum umbellatum var. aureum 'Psdowns'
KANNAH CREEK® buckwheat has masses of yellow flowers that turn orange as they age. Spreading green foliage changes to a vivid purple-red in winter. Vigorous and adaptable western native. Perennial. Read the story on this perennial here.
Tips from the pros: When sited properly, KANNAH CREEK® buckwheat requires very little attention. Not well suited to areas that are frequently irrigated, poorly drained, or soils highly highly amended with organic materials.
| Plant Type | Groundcover |
| Height | 12-16 inches |
| Width | 18-24 inches |
| Flowering Season | May to July |
| Flower Color | Yellow |
| Sun | Sun, Part Sun |
| Water Needs | Moderate to xeric |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | zones 3-8 |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
| Good for Pollination | Yes |
| Winter Interest | Yes |
| North American Native | Yes |
| Native Origins | CO, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WY |
| Year Introduced | 2007 |
| Annual Commercial Maintenance | Cut back/shear off spent flower heads every fall. Or leave for winter interest and shear in March. |
| 5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | No maintenance, long lived plant that is well behaved. |
| Elevation Guide | Up to 8150 ft |
