Is Davidson's Buckwheat safe for pets?

Yes, Davidson's Buckwheat (Eriogonum Davidsonii) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Davidson's Buckwheat easy to care for?

Davidson's Buckwheat has a easy care difficulty rating. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full_sun light.

Can Davidson's Buckwheat grow indoors?

Davidson's Buckwheat is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Davidson's Buckwheat (Eriogonum Davidsonii) is a annual herb in the Polygonaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires drought-tolerant watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 8-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Eriogonum davidsonii is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States, known commonly as Davidson's buckwheat.

Last updated: February 2026

Davidson's Buckwheat

Eriogonum Davidsonii

Eriogonum davidsonii is an annual herb native to the southwestern United States, known commonly as Davidson's buckwheat.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

annual

Care Difficulty

Easy

Water Needs

drought-tolerant

Light

Full Sun

Hardiness Zones

8-10

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, rocky, gravelly

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support, drought-tolerant landscaping

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Davidson's Buckwheat

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Polygonaceae

Genus:Eriogonum