Eriogonum arborescens
Family: Polygonaceae
Common names: SAINT CATHERINE'S LACE, UMBRELLA PLANT, WILD BUCKWHEAT
Native to: California
Plant
Type: shrub
Forms: clumping, erect, open form, rosette
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 5 feet
Max width: 5 feet
Flower
pink, white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, bird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: flower, foliage, seeds
Plant features: evergreen, self-sows
Exposure: sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in fall
flowers in summer
Soil type: gravelly or rocky
USDA Zones: zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f
Temp. range: +20 to +40 °F
Water: dry, moderate
Butterflies that feed on this plant