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Fagopyrum, Green Buckwheat, Mountain Buckwheat, Tartarian Buckwheat, Tartary Buckwheat 'Tokyo'

Fagopyrumesculentum

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Genus

Fagopyrum (fag-oh-PY-rum)

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Species

esculentum (es-kew-LEN-tum)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Groundcovers

Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)

Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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