Cushion Buckwheat
Eriogonum ovalifolium
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
2"–8" H × 4"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, ID and 8 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles, flies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Cushion buckwheat forms tight, low mounds of small oval leaves that stay green year-round. In summer, it produces clusters of small white to pink flowers that create a neat, compact appearance.
In an HOA neighborhood
Cushion 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 summer flowers attract various pollinators including native bees, beetles, and flies. Its dense, low growth provides shelter for beneficial insects.
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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