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Persicaria bistorta
Also Known As
- Bistorta officinalis
- Common bistort
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 18"-24"
planting zones
- 3a-7b
Persicaria bistorta plant details
Persicaria bistorta is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts birds. Grows well with mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria bistorta
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: polygonaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow
GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria bistorta
- USDA Zones: 3a - 7b
- Sun exposure: mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
Garden photo gallery of Persicaria bistorta
By: Hans Hillewaert
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How to Grow Persicaria bistorta
Sun Exposure
- mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- birds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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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
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
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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
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 3'
Width: 3'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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