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Persicaria amplexicaulis Taurus
Scientific Name: Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Blotau'
Also Known As
- Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Taurus'
- Taurus Red Fleece Flower
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 3'
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Persicaria amplexicaulis Taurus plant details
Persicaria amplexicaulis Taurus is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria amplexicaulis Taurus
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: polygonaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
- Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria amplexicaulis Taurus
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average
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How to Grow Persicaria amplexicaulis Taurus
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- butterflies
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 1'-4'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
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Size
Height: 3"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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- sun - mostly shade
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Zones
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Size
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