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    Persicaria affinis 'Border Jewel'

    Also Known As

    • Persicaria affine 'Border Jewel'
    • Polygonum affine 'Border Jewel'
    • Border Jewel Himalayan Fleece Flower
    • Border Jewel Himalayan Knotweed

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 4"-12"
    • W: 18"

    planting zones

    • 4a-9b

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    Persicaria affinis 'Border Jewel' plant details

    Persicaria affinis 'Border Jewel' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria affinis 'Border Jewel'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: polygonaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 18 IN wide, 4 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: cutting garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria affinis 'Border Jewel'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Persicaria affinis 'Border Jewel' is an attractive ground cover with handsome green leaves and, from mid-spring to late summer, spikes of flowers in a plethora shades from white through pink to lipstick red. If that weren't enough, its leaves turn brick-red in fall. Great at the front of the border and along pathways.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    ?One of our most valuable cover-plants? (Thomas) with perky little ?knobs? of pink flowers in spring on erect stems above mats of handsome dark-green leaves which turn red in fall and to a lasting rich brown by Dec. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Persicaria affinis 'Border Jewel' plant

    How to Grow Persicaria affinis 'Border Jewel'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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