Attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators to your garden with Eriogonum Grande Flower seeds. This heirloom variety, commonly known as “Desert Buckwheat,” produces clusters of delicate flowers and thrives in low-water conditions, making it perfect for sustainable and wildlife-friendly gardens.
Features:
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Variety: Eriogonum Grande
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Type: Perennial flowering plant
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Growth Habit: Compact, spreading clumps
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Bloom Color: Soft pink to white flower clusters
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Heirloom & Non-GMO: Preserves traditional plant traits
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Sun Requirements: Full sun
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Garden Use: Borders, rock gardens, pollinator gardens, or xeriscapes
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Water Requirements: Drought-tolerant once established
Planting & Sowing Instructions:
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Sowing: Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost, or start indoors 6–8 weeks prior.
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Soil: Prefers well-draining, sandy or rocky soil; low fertility soils are tolerated.
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Depth: Sow seeds lightly, just covering with soil (about 1/8–1/4 inch / 0.3–0.6 cm).
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Spacing: Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) apart for healthy growth.
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Watering: Keep soil lightly moist during germination; reduce watering once established.
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Germination: Seeds typically germinate within 2–4 weeks.
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Hardiness: Thrives in USDA zones 5–10. Blooms appear in summer to early fall.
Care Tips:
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Minimal maintenance required; ideal for xeriscaping and low-water gardens.
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Mulch lightly to retain moisture and reduce weed growth.
