Eriogonum longifolium Longleaf buckwheat (Polygonaceae)

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Eriogonum longifolium
Longleaf buckwheat
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The Eriogonum longifolium plant species is found in Southern N. America - southern Missouri to Texas. It is a member of the Polygonaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Longleaf buckwheat.

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Latin Name:  Eriogonum longifolium
Common Name:  Longleaf buckwheat
Family:  Polygonaceae
Author:  Nutt.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rocky or sandy open woods and glades[43].

Cultivation Notes: We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. The notes below are based on the needs of other members of this genus. Requires a loose lean gritty well-drained soil in a very sunny position[200]. Succeeds in dry soils. Tolerates exposed positions[200]. Requires some protection from winter wet[1]. Established plants resent root disturbance[200].

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