Eriogonum allenii ‘Little Rascal’ (shale barrens buckwheat) from Jelitto Perennial Seeds originated in Virginia and West Virginia. This drought-tolerant, durable plant flowers from June through September. It has an upright habit reaching 16 inches tall with golden yellow flowers and 16 inches wide. Its grey-green paddle-shaped leaves form tight rosettes.
‘Little Rascal’ grows best in full sun, and can be used in rock gardens, dry area landscapes and mixed containers. It prefers well-drained soils with a pH of 5.5-6.5
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