Coastal buckwheat (Eriogonum latifolium)

Native to California’s coastal bluffs, Coastal Buckwheat is a rugged beauty that brings soft, rounded clusters of pink to pale white blooms to dry, windswept gardens. It's a cornerstone species for butterflies—especially the endangered ones—and provides critical habitat for native bees. Perfect for rock gardens, dry slopes, or seaside landscapes, this compact perennial thrives in poor soils with little water, offering long bloom times and a sculptural, silvery-green presence year-round.