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Common Name: Sulfur Buckwheat
Scientific Name: Eriogonum umbellatum
Native / Introduced: Native
Main Uses:
~Restoration of Western Rangeland
~OrnamentalHeight: 6-18 inches
Colors: Bright Yellow Flowers
Flowering Season: Summer
Soil Types: Well-drained, medium textures
Tolerances: Saline
Sun or Shade: Full sun, partial shade
Minimum Precipitation: 8 inches
Lifecycle: Perennial
Planting Seed Rate: 8-10 lbs/acre
Estimated Seeds Per Pound: 210,000
Optimal Planting Season: Spring or fall
Planting Depth: 1/4 in.
Description
Sulfur Buckwheat is a variable forb/sub-shrub species that is widely spread throughout the western United States. It forms a mat of foliage that blooms in the summer with umbel-clusters of usually bright yellow flowers. Sulfur Buckwheat is adapted to a wide range of elevations from foothills to sub-alpine environments. It is usually found on rocky flats or slopes with well-drained medium texture soils, and it is tolerant of full-sun or partial-shade. This species is drought-tolerant with low water use requirements.
Sulfur Buckwheat is a valuable species for wildlife habitat, providing food and attracting insects for many species including sage grouse. Additionally, it is an attractive plant for low water use landscaping, making it a popular option for ornamental use. Due to its adaptability and low water requirements, Sulfur Buckwheat is also a valuable species for the restoration of western rangelands.
Resources
NRCS Plant Profile: https://plants.usda.gov/home/plantProfile?symbol=ERUM
NRCS Plant Guide: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/factsheet/pdf/fs_erum.pdf
NRCS Fact Sheet: https://plants.usda.gov/DocumentLibrary/plantguide/pdf/pg_erum.pdf
Photo Credit: Debbie Ballentine and Robb Hannawacker
