Eriogonum latifolium (Seaside/Coast Buckwheat)

Eriogonum latifolium, commonly known as Seaside or Coast Buckwheat, is a native perennial shrub that belongs to the buckwheat family. It typically grows in coastal areas and has gray-green leaves and clusters of small pink to white flowers that attract butterflies and bees. This plant is well-adapted to sandy, well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant. Seaside Buckwheat can grow up to 2 feet tall and has a spreading habit, forming a dense mound of foliage.