Eriogonum giganteum var. formosum - San Clemente Island Buckwheat (Plant) Los Nogales Nursery and National Park Service Rivers

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It is versatile and distinguished

Spreads by rhizomes to form a thicket

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Eriogonum giganteum var. formosum - San Clemente Island Buckwheat (Plant) Los Nogales Nursery and National Park Service RiversA rare variety of Eriogonum giganteum from San Clemente Island. Slightly smaller than St. Catherine's Lace, with fuzzier leaves. Large umbels of flowers attract birds and pollinators. Plant Characteristics Family Name Polygonaceae Species Name Eriogonum giganteum var. formosum Common Name San Clemente Island Buckwheat Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color White, Cream,