{"product_id":"santa-cruz-island-buckwheat-eriogonum-arborescens","title":"Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat (Eriogonum arborescens)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"707\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"221\"\u003eSanta Cruz Island Buckwheat\u003c\/strong\u003e is a drought-tolerant, evergreen shrub that offers \u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"325\"\u003eyear-round texture and critical ecological value\u003c\/strong\u003e for West Coast gardens. Native to California’s Channel Islands, it typically grows 3–5 feet tall and wide with a rounded, woody structure and fine, silvery-green foliage that softens the landscape. From late spring through fall, it produces tight clusters of \u003cstrong data-start=\"585\" data-end=\"615\"\u003epale pink to white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e that gradually dry into \u003cstrong data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"667\"\u003erust-colored seed heads\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding seasonal dimension into winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"1147\"\u003eThis buckwheat is \u003cstrong data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"781\"\u003eespecially important for summer pollinator support\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering nectar when few other plants are in bloom. It draws a range of \u003cstrong data-start=\"855\" data-end=\"907\"\u003enative bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its dried flower heads may also attract small seed-eating birds. Ideal for coastal or inland gardens, it excels in dry, sunny locations with \u003cstrong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1094\"\u003egravelly or sandy, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e, requiring little to no irrigation once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1149\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1385\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1151\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eNote\u003c\/strong\u003e: As a keystone species in its native island ecosystem, this plant supports a wide array of specialist pollinators and is an excellent choice for habitat-focused or restoration-style landscapes in California and the Southwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eWhy Choose Santa Cruz Island Buckwheat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eExtended bloom time offers nectar into the dry season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eSupports specialist bees and native butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eEvergreen form provides structure and texture year-round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1493\"\u003eThrives in dry, coastal, or inland conditions with little maintenance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1330\" data-start=\"1127\"\u003eNo pruning is necessary, though you can lightly shape after flowering if desired. Avoid excess water or poorly drained soils, as this species prefers dry roots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Home Park","offers":[{"title":"3-Pack","offer_id":47729447108825,"sku":"MOC_ERIARB_3P","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-Pack","offer_id":47729447141593,"sku":"MOC_ERIARB_6P","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/0645\/4489\/files\/santa_crus_island_buckwheat_01.jpg?v=1769115086","url":"https:\/\/myhomepark.com\/products\/santa-cruz-island-buckwheat-eriogonum-arborescens","provider":"My Home Park","version":"1.0","type":"link"}