Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Arrowleaf Buckwheat (Eriogonum compositum) is a native perennial herb that grows in central and northern California. It tends to grow in gravelly places, at elevations from 0-8200 feet.

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

2 ft Tall

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Color

Cream, Pink, White

Flowering season

Spring, Summer

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade

Water

Low, Very Low

Ease of care

Moderate

Soil drainage

Fast

Site type

Gravelly places

Plant communities

Red Fir Forest, Yellow Pine Forest

Bees
Butterflies

Pollinators supported

1 confirmed and 168 likely

  • Likely

  • Confirmed

Edith's Checkerspot

Euphydryas editha

Adela septentrionella

Wide-legged Sweat Bee

Agapostemon femoratus

Texas Striped Sweat Bee

Agapostemon texanus

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Canola

Brassica napus

Sunflower

Helianthus annuus

Lettuce

Lactuca sativa

Mint

Mentha