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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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    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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