Eriogonum umbellatum
Sulfur Flower
Description
This plant is a low, woody perennial growing 1'-2' high with a 3'-4' spread, having dark green/gray foliage. Attractive yellow flowers appear in summer. It is a CA native that is drought and cold tolerant. It attracts butterflies and beneficial insects. This plant does best in higher elevations and cold areas. It does well in full to part sun but needs very good drainage.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Rocky
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.