Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygonaceae

Genus:

Fagopyrum

Species:

Fagopyrum tataricum

USDA Symbol:

FATA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

90 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, moderately fertile loam

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to mountainous regions with poor soils

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

4–10 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily without pretreatment in warm soil temperatures.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI