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Red Buckwheat

Eriogonum grande var. rubescens, Polygonaceae

Zones
8–11
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

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Large-flowered Sensitive PeaChamaecrista patellaria
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Seacliff BuckwheatEriogonum parvifolium
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Spike IndigoIndigofera spicata
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Southern MilkvetchAstragalus hamosus
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlDrought ToleranceDeep Soil PenetrationPollinator HabitatCoastal Restoration

Edible Parts

Seeds

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Native Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Red Buckwheat grow in?

Red Buckwheat grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Red Buckwheat?

Good companions for Red Buckwheat include Large-flowered Sensitive Pea, Seacliff Buckwheat, Spike Indigo, Southern Milkvetch.

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