Naked Buckwheat
Eriogonum nudum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Naked Buckwheat (Eriogonum nudum) 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"–48" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
CA, NV, OR, WA
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Naked buckwheat is an elegant native perennial with slender, leafless stems that rise above a rosette of oval basal leaves. It produces clusters of small white to pinkish flowers on branched stalks from summer through early fall. The airy, architectural form adds height and texture to drought-tolerant gardens.
In an HOA neighborhood
Naked Buckwheat is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, backyard only, street edge.
- Can appear sparse or minimal compared to traditional ornamentals
- Winter appearance may be perceived as untidy
- Best incorporated within designed planting schemes rather than as standalone specimens
Wildlife value
Highly attractive to native bees, butterflies, and beneficial beetles. The flowers provide nectar during summer months when many other natives have finished blooming.
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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