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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

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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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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'

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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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