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James' Buckwheat

Eriogonum jamesii, Polygonaceae

Zones
4–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

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

Broom SnakeweedGutierrezia sarothrae
Wind Protection
Desert BeardtonguePenstemon pseudospectabilis
Pollinator SharingWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Longleaf BuckwheatEriogonum longifolium

Buckwheat species produce tannins and other compounds that can inhibit nearby congeners while competing for root space

Oval-leaf BuckwheatEriogonum ovalifolium

Buckwheat congeners compete for limited root space and produce tannins that inhibit nearby buckwheats

Uses

Functions

Specialist Native Bee NectarSmall Hover FliesParasitic Wasp NectarCopper Butterfly Host

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does James' Buckwheat grow in?

James' Buckwheat grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for James' Buckwheat?

Good companions for James' Buckwheat include Broom Snakeweed, Desert Beardtongue.

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