Native Plants A-Z
Buckwheat is considered a keystone species.
Keystone Species: A species on which other species in an ecosystem largely depend, such that the ecosystem would change drastically if removed.
Coast Buckwheat
Eriogonum parvifolium
KEY DETAILS
Plant Type
Perennial shrub
Light
Full sun
Soil
Sandy and clay soils
Size
1-3’tall x 2-3’ wide
Bloom Time
All year
Sun Exposures per day
Shade: Less than 3 hours of direct sun
Part shade: 3-4 hours of direct sun
Part Sun: 5–6 hours of direct sun
Full Sun: Receives 6+ hours of direct sun