Coastal Buckwheat
Eriogonum cinereum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Coastal Buckwheat (Eriogonum cinereum) is not on the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center toxic plant list for dogs or cats (aspca.org, last reviewed 2026-05-21). If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 24"–48" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
CA
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Coastal buckwheat is a tidy evergreen shrub with attractive gray-green foliage and clusters of cream to pinkish flowers that bloom from spring through fall. Its compact rounded form maintains good structure year-round and provides excellent drought tolerance once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Coastal Buckwheat is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone, backyard only.
- May need light pruning once yearly to maintain neat appearance
Wildlife value
This native buckwheat is a valuable pollinator plant that attracts numerous native bees, butterflies, and beneficial beetles. The seeds also provide food for 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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