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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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    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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