Climbing False Buckwheat

Fallopia scandens (formerly Polygonum scandens)

Aggressive vine with red stems, large heart-shaped leaves, and greenish-white flowering heads.


climber, part to nearly full shade.


Late Summer-Autumn (August-November).

The flower sprays are often quite showy.  

1 September 2020.

Climbing False Buckwheat, 1 September 2020.