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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

Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Pink Elephant' plant details

Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Pink Elephant' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with. 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
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

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

Gardening facts about Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Pink Elephant' plant

How to Grow Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Pink Elephant'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • acidic
    • alkaline
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • gritty

Features

  • Wildlife

    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
    • rabbit resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen
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