Eriogonum umbellatum var. umbellatum - Sulfur Buckwheat

Market price from $11.75 to $17.50

Eriogonum umbellatum var. umbellatum is a remarkable, low-maintenance shrub more commonly known as Sulfur Buckwheat. Its cascade of brilliant yellow flowers bloom throughout the summer, transforming to a charming rust color come fall—providing a stunning yet subtle color palette to any garden environment. At once hardy and handsome, this shrub boasts a comfortable size, extending 1-3 feet in both height and width, and graces your green spaces with evergreen, spoon-shaped leaves, offering year-round visual interest. A North American native, the Sulfur Buckwheat thrives in full sun to partial shade, demonstrating superior drought resistance—an aid in environmentally conscious gardening. Beyond its visual appeal, this life-fulfilling plant attracts essential pollinators like butterflies and bees, while possessing a welcome resilience against deer—a garden’s delightful friend and foe. Prominence in both adaptability and aesthetic make the Sulfur Buckwheat a versatile choice for landscapers, fulfilling, and adding to the natural charm of rock gardens, yards, and ground covers.