Perennial- Buckwheat, Santa Cruz Island
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Botanical Name: Eriogonum arborescens
Family: Polygonaceae
Description: Evergreen shrub, native to Channel Islands
Sun: Full sunWater: Very little water
Soil: Prefers well drained but can tolerate clay
Habit and form: Compact, mounding, dense growth; 3 to 6 feet high and up t0 5t feet wide. Stems have narrow, fuzzy green leaves
Flower type: Densely clustered, small frilly flowers on nearly naked stalks
Uses, if any, for plant and/or flowers: Attractive to butterflies and birds; erosion control
Pruning time & method: Not much pruning required; remove disintegrating flower stalks