Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Pink Elephant'

Also Known As

Pink Elephant Mountain Fleece Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

5a-9b

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Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Pink Elephant' plant details

Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Pink Elephant' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in acidic, alkaline, average, clay, gritty and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Pink Elephant'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Pink Elephant'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Pink Elephant', also known as mountain fleece, is a hardy, long-blooming perennial for the summer and fall garden with wands of rich pink flowers that bloom for months on end atop deep green foliage. Plants are upright, clumping and compact to 18 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide. A great ground cover when mass planted in drifts. Useful in containers, middle of the border and the vase. Pollinator attractor. Deer and rabbit resistant.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

A mound of narrow, pink ?bottle-brush? flowers makes this 3-4' perennial (spreading slowly to 3-4' wide) an eye-catcher for nearly all summer; handsome in border or massed and a nice cut flower. S/M (not dry) PPAF