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    Persicaria virginiana [Compton's Form]

    Also Known As

    • Mountain Fleece

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"-36"
    • W: 18"-36"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Persicaria virginiana [Compton's Form] plant details

    Persicaria virginiana [Compton's Form] is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with burgundy, chocolate, green and variegated foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria virginiana [Compton's Form]

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: polygonaceae
    Foliage: deciduous burgundy, chocolate, green and variegated
    Mature size: 18 IN - 36 IN - wide, 18 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: naturalizing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria virginiana [Compton's Form]

    USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tired of the floppy, 4' Red Dragon? This rare new selection is a breath of fresh air! Leaves of chocolate are elongated with a distinctive dark chocolate chevron – Compact grower to about 24" – Elegant, sublime…no trimming!! Semi-shaded, moist situations, not fussy – We can't seem to make enough of these!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Persicaria virginiana [Compton's Form] plant

    How to Grow Persicaria virginiana [Compton's Form]

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • green
      • burgundy
      • chocolate

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon'

    aka Tovara 'Red Dragon', Red Dragon Fleece Flower, Red Dragon Knotweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-4'

    Width: 3'-5'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon' foliage by Secret Garden Growers
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    Persicaria virginiana 'Painter's Palette'

    aka Persicaria 'Painter's Palette', Polygonum virginianum 'Painters Pallete', Tovara virginiana 'Painter's Palette', Tovara virginiana 'Painters Pallette', Painter's Palette Knotweed, Painter's Palette Variegated Fleece Flower, TOVARA

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"-30"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Persicaria virginiana 'Painter's Palette' foliage by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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    Polygonum capitatum 'Pink Buttons'

    aka Persicaria capitala, Pink Buttons Smartweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7b-10b

    Size

    Height: 3"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional
    Photo of Polygonum capitatum 'Pink Buttons' flower by J.G. in SF
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    Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail'

    aka Bistorta amplexicaulis 'Firetail', Polygonum amplexicaule 'Firetail', Firetail Knotweed, Firetail Mountain Fleece Flower, Firetail Red Fleece Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail' flower, foliage by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens
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    Persicaria amplexicaulis Taurus

    Scientific Name: Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Blotau'

    aka Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Taurus', Taurus Red Fleece Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Persicaria amplexicaulis Taurus flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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