PatternBaseAnnual Buckwheat
Eriogonum annuum, Polygonaceae
Zones
4–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Ground CoverMulch MakerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)
Water
Low (established)Moderate (seedling)
Soil pH
6 – 8.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Longstem BuckwheatEriogonum elongatum
Pollinator SharingWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Foxtail Prairie CloverDalea leporinaNitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Prickly Scorpion's TailScorpiurus muricatusNitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Pearl LupinLupinus mutabilisNitrogen Fixation
Standing MilkvetchAstragalus adsurgensNitrogen FixationWind ProtectionPollinator Sharing
Uses
Functions
Rapid Ground CoverPollinator SupportSoil ConditioningDrought Tolerance
Edible Parts
Seeds
Common Questions
What zones does Annual Buckwheat grow in?
Annual Buckwheat grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.
What are good companion plants for Annual Buckwheat?
Good companions for Annual Buckwheat include Longstem Buckwheat, Foxtail Prairie Clover, Prickly Scorpion's Tail, Pearl Lupin, Standing Milkvetch.
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