Annual Wild Buckwheat
Eriogonum annuum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 6"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
CO, IN, KS, MT and 7 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Annual wild buckwheat forms bushy clumps with small white to pink flower clusters from summer into fall. This drought-tolerant annual readily self-seeds and provides long-lasting blooms in sunny, well-drained locations.
In an HOA neighborhood
Annual Wild Buckwheat takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Annual nature creates inconsistent appearance
- Can look weedy with small scattered flowers
- Self-seeding may appear uncontrolled
Wildlife value
The abundant small flowers attract native bees and butterflies throughout the growing season. Seeds provide food for birds in late fall.
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.
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