Shasta Buckwheat
Eriogonum pyrolifolium
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
4"–12" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
ID
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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.
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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