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    Persicaria sp. Kunming

    Also Known As

    • Persicaria 'Langthorns Variety'
    • Persicaria microcephala 'Kunming'
    • Persicaria tenuicaulis 'Langhorn's Variety'
    • Langhorns Variety Fleeceflower

    Plant type

    perennial, groundcover

    size

    • H: 8"-12"
    • W: 12"-36"

    planting zones

    • 5a-9b

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    Persicaria sp. Kunming plant details

    Persicaria sp. Kunming is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with burgundy, chartreuse, chocolate, green, red and variegated foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria sp. Kunming

    Plant type: perennial groundcover
    Plant family: polygonaceae
    Foliage: deciduous burgundy, chartreuse, chocolate, green, red and variegated
    Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 8 IN - 12 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria sp. Kunming

    USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Among the most fascinating and colorful leaves of all the Persicarias: maroon and purple chevrons within alight green, and with a purple edge. With more sun, the color will be deeper. Light shade may yield the best color. Put it in a pot and experiment! Minimum temperature: -30 °F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Blooms: summer, small white flowers, heavily mottled silver, burgundy mottled foliage. Lightens a bit by late summer. Give it some room to grow. Zone 5-9. 8"-12", China, part shade, moist humus rich.

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Persicaria sp. Kunming plant

    How to Grow Persicaria sp. Kunming

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • red
      • chartreuse
      • green
      • burgundy
      • chocolate

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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