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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

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

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.
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.
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

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

  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • red
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Wildlife

    • bees
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