Slender Buckwheat (Microthecum)

The Slender Buckwheat (Microthecum) is generally described as a perennial subshrub or shrub. This is native to the U.S. (United States) has its most active growth period in the spring and summer . The Slender Buckwheat (Microthecum) has green foliage and inconspicuous purple flowers, with a moderate amount of conspicuous brown fruits or seeds. The greatest bloom is usually observed in the mid summer, with fruit and seed production starting in the summer and continuing until fall. Leaves are not retained year to year. The Slender Buckwheat (Microthecum) has a long life span relative to most other plant species and a moderate growth rate. At maturity, the typical Slender Buckwheat (Microthecum) will reach up to 1.1 foot high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 1 foot.

The Slender Buckwheat (Microthecum) is not commonly available from nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors. It can be propagated by bare root, container, seed. It has a slow ability to spread through seed production and the seedlings have medium vigor. Note that cold stratification is not required for seed germination and the plant cannot survive exposure to temperatures below -38°F. has high tolerance to drought and restricted water conditions.