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Persicaria affinis
Also Known As
- Knotweed
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 6"-12"
- W: 12"-24"
planting zones
- 3a-8b
Persicaria affinis plant details
Persicaria affinis is a broadleaf deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria affinis
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: polygonaceae
- Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria affinis
- USDA Zones: 3a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Persicaria affinis
By: Kurt Stueber
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How to Grow Persicaria affinis
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- adaptable
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous
- semi-evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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
aka Persicaria capitala, Pink Buttons Smartweed
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 3"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional
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
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
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