Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum arborescens)

• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
• Mature Size: 3–5 ft tall and wide
• Native Range: Channel Islands (Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, Anacapa)
• Flower Color: Pale pink fading to rust-brown
• Bloom Time: Late spring through fall — flowers persist for months

• Sun: Full sun
• Water: Low — drought tolerant
• Soil: Well-drained; tolerates poor soils
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• Drought Tolerant: Yes

Orders ship within 2–3 business days.
Nationwide shipping available.
Local pickup available at Moosa Creek Nursery.

• Best Planting Time: Fall through early spring
• Spacing: 4–5 ft apart
• Planting Depth: Set crown at soil level
• Establishment Water: Water weekly for first 6–8 weeks
• Long-Term Care: Light pruning to shape; leave spent flowers for winter seed and bird forage

• Attracts: Native bees, butterflies, beneficial insects (top-tier pollinator plant)
• Host Plant For: Several native butterflies including hairstreaks and blues
• Bird Forage: Goldfinches and other small birds eat the seed
• Deer Resistant: Yes

Every plant ships rooted in an individual 3-inch nursery container with soil. Plants are healthy, established, and ready to transplant on arrival.

• 3-Pack: 3 plants packed in one custom clamshell tray for safe shipping.
• 6-Pack: 6 plants packed in two custom clamshell trays (3 per tray).
• 32-Plant Tray: 32 plants in an industry-standard 32-cell propagation flat — ideal for landscape projects and large plantings.

Tip: For best results, plant within a few days of arrival. If you can't plant right away, place the tray in bright, indirect light and water lightly until ready.