Redroot Wild Buckwheat
Eriogonum racemosum
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Redroot Wild Buckwheat (Eriogonum racemosum) 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
12"–24" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AZ, CO, NM, NV and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
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Redroot wild buckwheat is a compact perennial that produces clusters of small white to pinkish flowers from summer into early fall. This drought-tolerant native forms neat mounds and requires minimal care once established in sunny locations.
In an HOA neighborhood
Redroot Wild Buckwheat is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, foundation, front yard.
- Dies back in winter leaving bare stems
- May appear sparse when not flowering
Wildlife value
The long blooming period attracts numerous pollinators including native bees, butterflies, and beneficial beetles. Seeds provide food for birds and small mammals.
Common questions
- How much sun does Redroot Wild Buckwheat need?
- Redroot Wild Buckwheat grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Redroot Wild Buckwheat bloom?
- Redroot Wild Buckwheat blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Redroot Wild Buckwheat native?
- Redroot Wild Buckwheat (Eriogonum racemosum) is native to AZ, CO, NM, NV and 1 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Redroot Wild Buckwheat attract?
- Redroot Wild Buckwheat draws bees, butterflies, and beetles.
- Is Redroot Wild Buckwheat HOA-friendly?
- Redroot Wild Buckwheat is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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