Shrub- Eriogonum giganteum
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Common Name: Saint Catherine's Lace
Botanical Name: Eriogonum giganteum
Family: Polygonaceae (Knotweeds)
Description: This evergreen shrub, a species of wild buckwheat, is native to the Channel Islands, bluffs, canyons, low elevations; grows well in hot dry regions
Sun: Full sun
Water: Twice per month
Soil: Adaptable, prefers well-draining
Habit and form: Large, grows to 4 feet tall with gray foliage, mounding growth
Flower type: Lacy inflorescence
Flower color & bloom season: White flowers fading to a rusty red; blooms May to December
Uses, if any, for plant and/or flowers: Flowers, leaves and seeds all important for butterflies and birds
Pruning time & method: Lightly prune branch tips; do not cut old wood.
Maintenance tips: Selectively cut out old wood
