Description
Eriogonum umbellatum var. humistratum
A small woody shrub-like plant with grey-green downy covered leaves borne in rosettes similar looking to small azaleas to my mind & stems with orange buds that open up to umbels of yellow flowers.
Common Name: sulphur buckwheat
Family: Polygonaceae
Flowers: May-July
Height: 20cm+
Spread: 30cm
Position: Poor,gritty, lime-free soils that are free draining in full sun
Use: Rock garden & crevice gardens