Rock Buckwheat (Sphaerocephalum)

The Rock Buckwheat (Sphaerocephalum) is generally described as a perennial subshrub or shrub. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring . The Rock Buckwheat (Sphaerocephalum) has green foliage and inconspicuous yellow flowers, with a moderate amount of conspicuous brown fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the mid spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the spring and continuing until summer. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Rock Buckwheat (Sphaerocephalum) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a slow growth rate. At maturity, the typical Rock Buckwheat (Sphaerocephalum) will reach up to 1 foot high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 1 foot.

The Rock Buckwheat (Sphaerocephalum) is not commonly available from nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -23°F. has high tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.