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Persicaria microcephala 'Dragon's Eye' PP18132

Also Known As

  • Persicaria 'Dragon's Eye'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 30"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 6a-9b

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Persicaria microcephala 'Dragon's Eye' PP18132 plant details

Persicaria microcephala 'Dragon's Eye' PP18132 is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with burgundy and white foliage. In fall white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria microcephala 'Dragon's Eye' PP18132

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy and white
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 30 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall
Uses: easy-to-grow, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria microcephala 'Dragon's Eye' PP18132

USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Soil needs: average

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Persicaria has striking colors - leaves are olive on the edges, silver in a chevron pattern, and brownish black in the large triangular basal spot. It forms a wonderful open weaving mound, which is much smaller 'Red Dragon'.

Gardening facts about Persicaria microcephala 'Dragon's Eye' PP18132 plant

How to Grow Persicaria microcephala 'Dragon's Eye' PP18132

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • white
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-5'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Zones

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Size

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-4'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'

  • sun - mostly shade
  • even moisture - regular
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