Alpine Golden Buckwheat
Eriogonum flavum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
2"–8" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
NM
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Alpine golden buckwheat is a compact, low-growing perennial that forms neat mounds of silvery-green foliage. During summer months, it produces clusters of bright yellow flowers that create a cheerful carpet effect in sunny, dry locations.
In an HOA neighborhood
Alpine Golden Buckwheat is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The bright yellow blooms attract native bees and beneficial beetles during the summer flowering period. This plant provides important nectar sources for pollinators in xeric garden environments.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
Does Alpine Golden Buckwheat fit your yard? Open it in Pollinator Patch to check it against your sun, soil, and HOA-conscious filters.