Eriogonum giganteum
$5.78 – $14.30
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St. Catherine’s lace
Eriogonum giganteum grows to 4’ tall x 5’ wide with attractive wooly, gray, oval leaves. It is the largest of the Buckwheats.
It’s also one of the most popular nectar sources for many butterflies, especially the California Blues & Hairstreaks.
The profuse clusters of small white flowers start blooming in April and continue until Fall, when the flowers age to a rusty color.
St. Catherine’s Lace requires no summer water once established & tolerates clay, though it thrives best in well-drained soil.
Sun:Â Full Sun
Water: Dry, Light
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Other: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Drought Tolerant, Erosion Control
| Ecological Value | Provides nectar and pollen for both bees and butterflies. |
|---|---|
| Container | 1-Gal-O, 1-GalO, D-16-O, D-16O, D-40-O, 1-Gal, D-16, D-16S, D-40, D-40S-o |
| Historical Uses | No Historical Uses found. |
| Distribution | Endemic to California, limited to Santa Catalina Island |
| Elevation | Between 0 and 1476 feet |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Dry slopes and bluffs |
