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    Persicaria affinis 'Superba'

    Also Known As

    • Persicaria affine 'Dimity'
    • Persicaria affinis 'Dimity'
    • Polygonum affine 'Dimity'
    • Dimity Dwarf Fleece Flower
    • Dimity Himalayan Fleeceflower

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Persicaria affinis 'Superba' plant details

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

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria affinis 'Superba'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: polygonaceae
    Foliage: deciduous bronze
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, fall color, leathery leaves

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria affinis 'Superba'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A wonderful carpeter, the bright-green, red-stemmed foliage of this vigorous groundcover is bronzy all winter and dotted with foot-tall spikes of rose-pink flowers all spring. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    A cute little Knotweed from the Himalayas, the pink flowers are produced on short stems, it is a great groundcover that blooms for months. We planted this about 15 years ago around our waterfall and it is still there and still looking good. ZONE 4

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    POLYGONUM - Also known as "Himalayan Fleece Flower Dimity" or "Himalayan Knotweed". A herbaceous perennial hardy in zone 5-8, likes sun to part shade, grows up to 8". A low mat forming evergreen perennial spreading by trailing stems making a great ground cover. Deep green foliage with wine red stems producing bottlebrush like 3" spikes, blush white turning to crimson rose during July thru September.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Persicaria affinis 'Superba' plant

    How to Grow Persicaria affinis 'Superba'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • bronze

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • 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

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    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'

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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 18"-30"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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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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