‘Kana Creek’ is a compact, ground-hugging buckwheat smothered with clusters of golden-yellow blooms in summer. Its tidy habit and drought tolerance make it a perfect fit for waterwise borders, slopes, and pollinator gardens.
Water Needs: Very low; thrives on natural rainfall once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~–20°F (–29°C)
Mature Size: 12–18 in tall x 18–24 in wide
Native Origin: Western U.S. (cultivar selection)
Best Substitutes For: Creeping Yarrow, Desert Zinnia
Landscape Uses: Rock gardens, pollinator gardens, xeric borders
‘Kana Creek’ is a compact, ground-hugging buckwheat smothered with clusters of golden-yellow blooms in summer. Its tidy habit and drought tolerance make it a perfect fit for waterwise borders, slopes, and pollinator gardens.
Water Needs: Very low; thrives on natural rainfall once established
Sun Needs: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or rocky soils
Growing Zone: USDA Zones 5–9
Cold Hardiness: Down to ~–20°F (–29°C)
Mature Size: 12–18 in tall x 18–24 in wide
Native Origin: Western U.S. (cultivar selection)
Best Substitutes For: Creeping Yarrow, Desert Zinnia
Landscape Uses: Rock gardens, pollinator gardens, xeric borders