Persicaria polymorpha

Wild Buckwheat

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Fast-growing perennial herb native to East Asia, featuring heart-shaped leaves and edible young shoots used in traditional culinary dishes.
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Plant Details

Common Name Wild Buckwheat
Family Polygonaceae
Genus Persicaria
Species Polymorpha
Origin China, Korea, Japan
Blooming Produces small white or pinkish flowers in late summer
Leaf Color Green, sometimes with reddish tints
Sunlight Shade / Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Rich, moist loamy soil; tolerates a wide range of conditions but thrives in nutrient-dense environments

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Watering

Keeps soil consistently moist during active growth; reduce watering if dormant in winter

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers full sun for optimal growth and flowering, accepts partial shade in hotter climates

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during growing season (Spring to Autumn)

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Pruning

Cut back hard after flowering or harvest shoots regularly to encourage tender new growth

Pest Control Aphid Leaf Miner Slug

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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agriculture Harvesting Period 2 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 80%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
6000 – 14000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1200 – 3200
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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