Shasta Buckwheat
Eriogonum pyrolifolium
Last reviewed: August 2026
Toxicity unknown
Shasta Buckwheat (Eriogonum pyrolifolium) 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
CA, ID, MT, OR and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Shasta buckwheat forms low, compact mats of small evergreen leaves topped with clusters of tiny white to pink flowers in summer. This drought-tolerant native creates neat groundcover that stays attractive year-round with minimal care.
In an HOA neighborhood
Shasta 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 native bees and butterflies, providing nectar during the peak growing season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Shasta Buckwheat need?
- Shasta Buckwheat grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Shasta Buckwheat bloom?
- Shasta Buckwheat blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Shasta Buckwheat native?
- Shasta Buckwheat (Eriogonum pyrolifolium) is native to CA, ID, MT, OR and 1 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
- What pollinators does Shasta Buckwheat attract?
- Shasta Buckwheat draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Shasta Buckwheat HOA-friendly?
- Shasta 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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