Eriogonum giganteum var. compactum
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Species Name: Eriogonum giganteum var. compactum
Common Name: Santa Barbara Island Buckwheat
- Known from fewer than 15 occurrences but population numbers are increasing. Flowers are good in dry arrangements. Cut back after bloom.
- Plant Family: Polygonaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Height by Width: 3' H x 3' W
- Growth Habit: Mounded
- Deciduous/Evergreen: Semi-evergreen
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Sun Exposure: Full to partial sun
- Soil Preference: Well-draining, rocky
- Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant to occasional
- Cold Hardy to: Frost tender
- Flower Season: March - October
- Flower Color: White
- Endangered?: List 1B.3
- Distribution: Santa Barbara Island
- Natural Habitat: Dry rocks below 900'
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