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Snow Mesa buckwheat
Eriogonum wrightii var. wrightii


Billowy domes of glistening white flowers gradually turn a ruddy fawn color over a period of months in late summer and fall. This long-lived gorgeous wildflower from the Chihuahuan grasslands of the Southwest will light up your xeriscape . A perfect complement for rabbitbrush, Russian sage and Sunset hyssop.
Tips from the pros: Reseeds readily so deadhead spent flowers when finished blooming. Seedlings are easy to pull.
Plant Type | Perennial |
Height | 18-20 inches |
Width | 18-24 inches |
Flowering Season | August to November |
Flower Color | White |
Sun | Sun |
Water Needs | Dry to xeric |
USDA Hardiness Zone | Zones 4-9 |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
Deer Resistant | Yes |
Good for Pollination | Yes |
Winter Interest | No |
North American Native | Yes |
Year Introduced | 2010 |
Annual Commercial Maintenance | Dead head in spring. |
5-10 Year Commercial Maintenance | No maintenance, long lived plant that is well behaved. |
Elevation Guide | Up to 6200 ft |
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