Branched Eriogonum
Eriogonum pauciflorum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–12" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
CO, MT, ND, NE and 2 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Few-flowered buckwheat is a compact native perennial that forms neat, low mounds perfect for rock gardens and dry borders. It produces clusters of small white to pink flowers from June through August above gray-green foliage.
In an HOA neighborhood
Branched Eriogonum 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
This plant attracts native bees and beetles during its summer blooming period. The flowers provide nectar for pollinators while the seeds feed small birds.
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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