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Wright's Buckwheat

Eriogonum wrightii, Polygonaceae

Zones
5–9
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

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

blue-leaved wattleAcacia erubescens
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing
Spotted Emu BushEremophila maculata
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Desert Mountain MahoganyCercocarpus breviflorus
Nurse PlantWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Littleleaf RatanyKrameria erecta

Buckwheat species produce phenolic compounds that can inhibit root parasites like Krameria

Uses

Functions

Erosion ControlPollinator HabitatSeed ProductionDrought Tolerance

Edible Parts

SeedsLeaves

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Wright's Buckwheat grow in?

Wright's Buckwheat grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Wright's Buckwheat?

Good companions for Wright's Buckwheat include blue-leaved wattle, Spotted Emu Bush, Desert Mountain Mahogany.

Design guilds with Wright's Buckwheat and see companion relationships visually.

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