Eriogonum giganteum var. formosum - San Clemente Island Buckwheat (Plant) kids green valleys

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Western Malibu honey is Summer harvested from the upper ridge of the Western Santa Monica Mountains

Blooms have distinctive pink stripes

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Eriogonum giganteum var. formosum - San Clemente Island Buckwheat (Plant) kids green valleysA rare variety of Eriogonum giganteum from San Clemente Island. Slightly smaller than St. Catherine's Lace, with fuzzier leaves. Large umbels of flowers attract birds and pollinators. Plant Characteristics Family Name Polygonaceae Species Name Eriogonum giganteum var. formosum Common Name San Clemente Island Buckwheat Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color White, Cream,