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

Eriogonum nidularium is a small, intricately branched annual wild buckwheat native to the deserts of western North America.

Birdnest Buckwheat

Birdnest Buckwheat

Eriogonum Nidularium

Eriogonum nidularium is a small, intricately branched annual wild buckwheat native to the deserts of western North America.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
8-10

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:sandy, gravelly, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control, habitat restoration

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Birdnest Buckwheat

Jan
Prune
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Repot
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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.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Polygonaceae
Genus:Eriogonum