Persicaria bistorta 'Superba'

Also Known As

Polygonum bistortum 'Superba'
Superba Common Bistort

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 24"

planting zones

3a-7b

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Persicaria bistorta 'Superba' plant details

Persicaria bistorta 'Superba' 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 'Superba'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in summer
Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, spreading

GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria bistorta 'Superba'

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

Vigorous and hardy in zones 3-7, this late spring/early summer bloomer commands attention with its 30" stems bearing cylindrical clusters of soft pink flowers above low mounds of green ovate foliage. 'Superba' does like a moisture retentive soil, and it isn't happy in areas with long hot humid summers.

By: Avant Gardens

Bees like these pink bottlebrush spike flowers with a lavender tinge that bloom June and July. The large leaves become rich red in fall. 2.5 - 3' T and clumping to 2' W. Minimum temperature: -40?F

By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

Clump forming semi-evergreen with broad mid-green foliage and wonderful dense spherical spikes of soft pink flowers well above their leaves. Flowers over a long period from summer into autumn. Easy to grow, and to cherish.