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Abert's Buckwheat

Eriogonum abertianum, Polygonaceae

Zones
6–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverMulch MakerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Giant BuckwheatFagopyrum giganteum
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Fox-tail MilkvetchAstragalus alopecuroides
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Sand SainfoinOnobrychis arenaria
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Cooley's Bundle FlowerDesmanthus cooleyi
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Uses

Functions

Biomass ProductionSoil StabilizationDrought-Tolerant Ground CoverPollinator Support

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Abert's Buckwheat grow in?

Abert's Buckwheat grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Abert's Buckwheat?

Good companions for Abert's Buckwheat include Giant Buckwheat, Fox-tail Milkvetch, Sand Sainfoin, Cooley's Bundle Flower.

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