Shopping for a full project?

Send your list instead

Eriogonum compositum - Arrowleaf Buckwheat

Add item to quote to see pricing

Eriogonum compositum is more than just a lasting perennial plant; it's a sumptuous display of Mother Nature's artistry. Affectionately known as Arrowleaf Buckwheat, this flora's prominent signature is its large, stately leaves, their form reminiscent of an arrowhead and their hue a robust green with an enchanting silver undertone. A focal point in any outdoor space, this plant booms with clusters of cheerful yellow blossoms from mid-spring to early summer. Not just a feast for the eyes, the blossoms transition to a warm, earthy rust color in the fall, keeping your garden's vista dynamic year-round. A fine-tuned masterpiece of adaptability, Arrowleaf Buckwheat stands tall against drought and makes itself at home in various soil types, flourishing best under the full sun. Lower, mat-like growth to 1-3 feet tall makes for an insouciant companion to rock gardens, native plantings, and xeriscapes. It's not just the gardener this plant charms, its bountiful blooms are a beacon for precious pollinators, making it an essential component for any butterfly garden. Experience the humble elegance of Eriogonum compositum, a plant that effortlessly highlights the beauty of your landscape while demanding little in return.

  • Size: 1 to 3 feet tall
  • Flowers: Light yellow to white, transitioning to rust color in fall
  • Foliage: Arrow-shaped leaves, green with silver hue underneath
  • Water usage: Low (drought-tolerant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Attracts Pollinators: Butterfly-friendly
  • Commonly purchased with Eriogonum compositum (Arrowleaf Buckwheat)

    Photo for Pennisetum spathiolatum (Slender Veldt Grass)

    Pennisetum spathiolatum (Slender Veldt Grass)

    View
    Photo for Salvia 'Bee's Bliss' (Creeping Sage, Bee's Bliss Sage)

    Salvia 'Bee's Bliss' (Creeping Sage, Bee's Bliss Sage)

    View
    Photo for Westringia fruticosa 'Morning Light' (Morning Light Coast Rosemary)

    Westringia fruticosa 'Morning Light' (Morning Light Coast Rosemary)

    View
    Photo for Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)

    Achillea millefolium (Common Yarrow)

    View
    Photo for Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez' (Natchez Crape Myrtle)

    Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez' (Natchez Crape Myrtle)

    View
    Photo for Pittosporum crassifolium (Karo)

    Pittosporum crassifolium (Karo)

    View
    Photo for Prunus caroliniana (Carolina Cherry Laurel)

    Prunus caroliniana (Carolina Cherry Laurel)

    View
    Photo for Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' (Bloodgood Japanese Maple)

    Acer palmatum 'Bloodgood' (Bloodgood Japanese Maple)

    View