• A cluster of Eriogonum flavum (Yellow Buckwheat) flowers with bright yellow, pom-pom-like blooms. Delicate, thread-like stamens extend outward, highlighting the intricate floral structure. The broad green leaves beneath provide contrast, with the flowers illuminated by sunlight.
  • A low-growing Eriogonum flavum (Yellow Buckwheat) plant sprawling across rocky terrain. Clusters of small, yellow flower buds tinged with red emerge from fuzzy green leaves, with scattered pebbles and dry soil emphasizing its ability to thrive in harsh conditions.
  • Eriogonum flavum (Yellow Buckwheat) with tight, round clusters of small, bright yellow flowers blooming atop upright stems. The plant has a basal rosette of smooth, narrow leaves and is growing among dry prairie grasses and sagebrush in a natural grassland setting.
  • A striking Eriogonum flavum (Yellow Buckwheat) bloom as it's aging with deep red outer bracts contrasting against golden yellow flowers. Silvery-green leaves and reddish stems add texture, showcasing the plant's drought-adapted features as it grows in rocky, exposed terrain.
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Eriogonum flavum - Yellow Buckwheat

Eriogonum flavum - Yellow Buckwheat

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Yellow Buckwheat is a hardy, drought-tolerant perennial with dense clusters of bright yellow flowers that gradually fade to warm shades of orange and red as they age. With an exceptionally long bloom period from late spring through summer, it provides a steady nectar source for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Its low, mounded growth habit and leathery, blue-green leaves make it an excellent choice for rock gardens, xeriscapes, and dry prairie plantings.

Yellow Buckwheat is highly resilient making it an excellent choice for both rural and urban gardens that prioritize drought tolerance. It thrives in dry grasslands, foothills, alpine meadows, and rocky slopes at mid to high elevations where it thrives in harsh, nutrient-poor soils. Its leathery leaves make it less palatable to grazers, though occasional browsing may occur.

How Easy Is This Plant to Grow?

Germination Difficulty: Intermediate
Growing Difficulty: Intermediate
Speed of Growth: Moderate
Age to First Bloom: 2-3

Plant Sizes & Blooming Window

Important InformationĀ - The "Plant Sizes" are provided as a general guideline for plant selection. The "Blooming Window" indicates the general period when the species is in bloom, not how long an individual plant will flower.

Plant growth and bloom times will vary depending on geographical location & individual site conditions. Please scroll down to see the specific information for this plant.

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Plant Specifics

Seeds Per Pack

Seed Per Package: 8

Light Conditions

  • Sun

Soil Conditions

  • Well Drained
  • Sandy
  • Gravelly
  • Dry

Height

  • Under 6"
  • Under 12"

Width

  • Under 6"
  • Under 12"

Bloom Colour

  • Yellow
  • Orange
  • Red

Month of Bloom

  • June
  • July
  • August

Vigorousness

  • Moderate
  • Slow

Deer Resistance

  • Moderate

Features

  • Butterflies
  • Bees
  • Long Bloom Time
  • Attractive Seed Heads
  • Urban Spaces
  • Rural Spaces
  • Medicinal Properties
  • Good in Containers

Chinook Exposure

  • Moderate

Distribution Info

Native to western Canada, Yellow Buckwheat is found from BC to MB and occurs in the western and central U.S.

Traditional Edible & Medicinal Info

Buckwheat was used traditionally used as anĀ anti-inflammatory infusion for sore throats and fevers, while crushed leaves were applied to cuts, skin irritations, and rashes for wound care. It was also used to ease mild stomach discomfort, and though not toxic, excessive consumption may cause digestive upset.