A rare species of buckwheat that grows up to three feet high and wide.  It has gray foliage with yellow flowers that bloom from spring through summer.  Plant on dry, well drained shallow slopes or flats, and surround with plenty of mulch or rocks. 

Plant with:  Cactus (), Coast Cholla (),  (),  (),  (),  and 

- Plant in full sun

- Best in rocky clay soil

- Drought tolerant

- Deer resistant

- Attracts bees, birds and butterflies

- Hardy up to 30 degrees

- Native to California