Shale Barrens Buckwheat
Eriogonum allenii ‘Little Rascal’
A riot of color and a bonanza for pollinators! This tough little plant is native to the rocky shale slopes of the Virginias, so it’s no surprise ‘Little Rascal’ thrives in sunny, dry, blazing hot spaces. You’ll delight in its silver-green foliage and burst of yellow blooms in summer. Perfect for an urban garden or any sunny spot that needs a splash of color and happily buzzing bees.
Conditions: Full sun, dry to medium soil
Size: 2′ tall
Zone: 5 – 10
Wildlife Value: Flowers attractive to bees, wasps, and other pollinators
