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    • Photo of Persicaria 'Silver Dragon' flower, foliage by Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

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    Persicaria 'Silver Dragon'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 36"
    • W: 24"

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Persicaria 'Silver Dragon' plant details

    Persicaria 'Silver Dragon' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with burgundy, green and white foliage. In fall white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria 'Silver Dragon'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: polygonaceae
    Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green and white
    Mature size: 24 IN wide, 36 IN tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall
    Uses: clumping

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria 'Silver Dragon'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Invite a well-behaved dragon to your garden: the heavily silvered leaves of this 2x3' non-running variety have a reddish heart and margin giving it great foliage interest all season in border, rock garden, container. S-PSh/M PPatent16421

    By: Forestfarm

    This plant is a standout with exciting silvered leaves with a reddish edge. 'Silver Dragon is a non-running variety and can be used alone or in mass. Small white flowers in late summer.

    By: Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc.

    Gardening facts about Persicaria 'Silver Dragon' plant

    How to Grow Persicaria 'Silver Dragon'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • white
      • green
      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Flower Season

      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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