James Buckwheat
Eriogonum jamesii
Shrub
Bloom
July — September
Color
White — Pink
Height
6—12 inches
Spread
12—18 inches
Sun
Full sun (6+ hours)
Water
Very low — extreme drought tolerance
A Colorado Front Range native buckwheat shrub offering elegant white or pale pink flowers on a compact, silvery-foliaged mound. Extremely drought tolerant and preferring lean, rocky soils, it's virtually maintenance-free once established. The small, clustered flowers bloom midsummer through fall and are highly attractive to butterflies and native bees.
Growing conditions
- Soil: Well-draining, sandy/rocky
- Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
- Water: Very low — extreme drought tolerance
- Drought tolerance: Excellent
- Hardiness: Colorado native / adapted · USDA Zones 4–7
Wildlife & ecology
- Pollinator value: High — butterflies, bees
- Landscape use: Rock gardens, xeriscape borders, dry slopes, fine texture accents.
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