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Persicaria microcephala
Also Known As
- Fleece Flower
- Knotweed
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 1'-3'
- W: 3'
planting zones
- 5a-9b
Persicaria microcephala plant details
Persicaria microcephala is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with burgundy, green, variegated and white foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria microcephala
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: polygonaceae
- Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 3 FT wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: border plant, woodland garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria microcephala
- USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
- Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: rich
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How to Grow Persicaria microcephala
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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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 capitala, Pink Buttons Smartweed
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 3"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional
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 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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