Parry's Buckwheat
Eriogonum brachypodum
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Parry's Buckwheat (Eriogonum brachypodum) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–12" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AZ, CA, NV, UT
Pollinators
bees, beetles, flies
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Parry's buckwheat is a low-growing perennial wildflower that forms compact mounds of small leaves topped with clusters of tiny white to pink flowers in summer. This drought-tolerant native thrives in full sun and requires minimal water once established. The plant maintains a relatively tidy appearance throughout the growing season.
In an HOA neighborhood
Parry's Buckwheat is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
- May appear sparse or weedy during dormant season
- Small stature might be overlooked in formal landscapes
Wildlife value
The summer blooms attract a diverse range of pollinators including native bees, beetles, and flies. Seeds provide food for small birds and the low growth habit offers shelter for beneficial insects.
Common questions
- How much sun does Parry's Buckwheat need?
- Parry's Buckwheat grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Parry's Buckwheat bloom?
- Parry's Buckwheat blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Parry's Buckwheat native?
- Parry's Buckwheat (Eriogonum brachypodum) is native to AZ, CA, NV, UT, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Parry's Buckwheat attract?
- Parry's Buckwheat draws bees, beetles, and flies.
- Is Parry's Buckwheat HOA-friendly?
- Parry's Buckwheat is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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