Overview

Fagopyrum sagittatum is a clump forming herbaceous perennial in the genus Fagopyrum, part of the Polygonaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Fagopyrum sagittatum grows best in partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, low maintenance, banks and slopes, flower borders and beds and wall side borders.

About

Fagopyrum sagittatum, commonly known as beech wheat or brank, is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial within the Fagopyrum genus, which includes around 16 species such as edible buckwheat varieties. This deciduous plant thrives in partial shade and prefers sheltered, east-, south-, or west-facing aspects. It grows well in fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, banks, slopes, and flower borders, with interest in spring and summer. Propagation is by seed or division in spring or autumn.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Fagopyrum

Sunlight

Partial shade

Soil type

Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained

Aspect

East-facing, South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H5

Plant details

Fagopyrum sagittatum size, habit and characteristics

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Deciduous

Suggested uses

Cottage and informal garden, Low Maintenance, Banks and slopes, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Fagopyrum sagittatum

Propagation

Seed, division in spring or autumn

Pest resistance

Generally pest-free

Disease resistance

Generally disease-free

Frequently asked questions