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    Persicaria virginiana 'Variegata'

    Also Known As

    • Antenoron filiforme variegata
    • Antenoron filiforme Variegata Group
    • Persicaria filiformis Variegata Group
    • Persicaria virginiana Variegata Group
    • Tovara virginiana 'Variegata'
    • Variegata Knotweed

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

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    Persicaria virginiana 'Variegata' plant details

    Persicaria virginiana 'Variegata' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green, variegated and white foliage. In fall, spring and summer red and white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria virginiana 'Variegata'

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: polygonaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: red and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: border plant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria virginiana 'Variegata'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Persicaria virginiana 'Variegata' is a variegated form of the Virginia knotweed with broad, rounded leaves variably splashed with ivory white and light green. Every leaf is different. The small, airy, white and green flowers are not particularly ornamental. Plants are beautiful but can spread aggressively by rhizome, especially in rich, moist soils. Plant where you will embrace its spread or where hardscape features will contain it. Also good in pots. Deer resistant.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Expanding clump of beautiful foliage 2-3’ tall and 3-4’wide; upright, softly arching stems are heavily cloaked in green leaves generously marked with irregular splotches and stripes of cream and frequently pink. Slim flower wands are insignificant, but remove to avoid seedlings if not wanted. Average soil with consistent moisture, sun to moderate shade. May be thuggish in rich soils with lots of water. Nice, colorful filler for woodland edge.

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    A native of Japan, and bearing a close resemblance to Tovara, with stable, attractive, creamy white variegation, you'll have a 24" clump in no time. Interesting small flowers in red or white form along its slender wiry stems that reach up another 12" above this 16"-24" plant.

    By: Sunshine Farm and Gardens

    Also known as Persicaria. Green, white and some pink variegation on leaves. Red flowers in late summer or fall.

    By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

    A plant of considerable beauty (GS Thomas) whose broad (2-3' tall) leaves are splashed, striped, & marbled with ivory-yellow; a slowly spreading clumping groundcover, nice with Zebra Grass! Sun-PSh/Med not dry

    By: Forestfarm

    Gardening facts about Persicaria virginiana 'Variegata' plant

    How to Grow Persicaria virginiana 'Variegata'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • white
      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer
      • spring

    • 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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