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Persicaria virginiana var. filiformis 'Lance Corporal'
Also Known As
- Polygonum virginianum
- Jumpseed
- Virginia Knotweed
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"-24"
- W: 9"-12"
planting zones
- 5a-10b
Persicaria virginiana var. filiformis 'Lance Corporal' plant details
Persicaria virginiana var. filiformis 'Lance Corporal' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In fall red flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria virginiana var. filiformis 'Lance Corporal'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: polygonaceae
- Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green and variegated
- Mature size: 9 IN - 12 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in fall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria virginiana var. filiformis 'Lance Corporal'
- USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
- Sun exposure: mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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How to Grow Persicaria virginiana var. filiformis 'Lance Corporal'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 1'-4'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 3"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly shade
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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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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
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Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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