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Description
Eriogonum Ovalifolium Var. Purpureum, commonly known as the Shasta buckwheat, is a perennial flowering plant that belongs to the family Polygonaceae. It is native to western North America and can be found in various habitats such as meadows, sagebrush, and rocky slopes. The plant grows up to 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide, and its leaves are oval-shaped and grayish-green. The flowers are small and pink to purple in color, and they bloom in the summer.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Eriogonum |
Appearance
Shasta buckwheat has a compact, mounded form with woody stems at the base. The leaves are small, oval-shaped, and grayish-green. The plant produces clusters of small pink to purple flowers in the summer. The flowers are held above the foliage on wiry stems and attract bees and butterflies. The plant grows up to 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide, and it prefers well-drained soil.
Care Guide
To care for Shasta buckwheat, provide it with well-drained soil and full sun exposure. Water regularly, but do not overwater, as the plant is drought-tolerant. Fertilize in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. This plant is hardy in USDA zones 4-8.
Common Pests & Diseases
Shasta buckwheat is generally pest and disease-free. However, it may be susceptible to root rot in poorly drained soil.
Habitat
Shasta buckwheat is native to western North America and can be found in various habitats, including meadows, sagebrush, and rocky slopes. It prefers dry, well-drained soil and full sun exposure.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Shasta buckwheat a drought-tolerant plant?
A: Yes, Shasta buckwheat is a drought-tolerant plant.
Q: What is the height and width of Shasta buckwheat?
A: Shasta buckwheat can grow up to 2 feet tall and 3 feet wide.
Q: What is the blooming period of Shasta buckwheat?
A: Shasta buckwheat blooms in the summer.
Q: Is Shasta buckwheat a perennial plant?
A: Yes, Shasta buckwheat is a perennial plant.
Related Plants
- Eriogonum umbellatum
- Eriogonum fasciculatum
- Eriogonum giganteum
References
- https://www.wildflower.org/plants/result.php?id_plant=EROPUP
- https://www.fs.fed.us/wildflowers/plant-of-the-week/eriogonum_ovalifolium_var_purpureum.shtml
- https://www.gardenia.net/plant/eriogonum-ovalifolium-var-purpureum-shasta-buckwheat
