Tall Woolly Buckwheat (Elatum)

The Tall Woolly Buckwheat (Elatum) is generally described as a perennial subshrub or forb/herb. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Tall Woolly Buckwheat (Elatum) has green foliage and inconspicuous white flowers, with a moderate amount of conspicuous brown fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the late spring, with fruit and seed production starting in the spring and continuing until summer. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Tall Woolly Buckwheat (Elatum) has a moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Tall Woolly Buckwheat (Elatum) will reach up to 3 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 0 inches.

The Tall Woolly Buckwheat (Elatum) is not commonly available from nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by 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 -28°F. has high tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.