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Botanical illustration of Sulphur Flower (Eriogonum umbellatum) — a evergreen perennial for USDA zones 4–8

Eriogonum umbellatum

Sulphur Flower

PerennialEvergreenNative
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Mature size
0.5–0.83 ft tall
2–3 ft wide
Sun
Full Sun
Water use
Very Low
USDA zones
4–8
Soil
Lean, rocky, drained
Bloom
Yellow
Summer

Notable features

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Companion plants for Sulphur Flower

Six water-wise companions matched on water use, sun, USDA zone, and how they layer visually beside Sulphur Flower.

Botanical illustration of Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentata) — a evergreen shrub for USDA zones 4–9

Big Sagebrush

Native

Artemisia tridentata

Shrub3–6 ft tallZones 4–9
Botanical illustration of Silver Buffaloberry (Shepherdia argentea) — a deciduous shrub for USDA zones 3–7

Silver Buffaloberry

Native

Shepherdia argentea

Shrub6–12 ft tallZones 3–7
Botanical illustration of Gambel Oak (Quercus gambelii) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 4–8

Gambel Oak

Native

Quercus gambelii

Tree15–30 ft tallZones 4–8
Botanical illustration of Giant Sacaton (Sporobolus wrightii) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 5–9

Giant Sacaton

Native

Sporobolus wrightii

Grass4–6 ft tallZones 5–9
Botanical illustration of New Mexico Privet (Forestiera neomexicana) — a deciduous tree for USDA zones 4–8

New Mexico Privet

Native

Forestiera neomexicana

Tree10–18 ft tallZones 4–8
Botanical illustration of Switchgrass (Panicum virgatum) — a deciduous grass for USDA zones 4–9

Switchgrass

Native

Panicum virgatum

Grass3–4 ft tallZones 4–9
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