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Persicaria virginiana
Also Known As
- Tovara virginiana
- Knotweed
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 1'-3'
- W: 1'-3'
planting zones
- 4a-8b
Persicaria virginiana plant details
Persicaria virginiana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In fall red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, lean, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria virginiana
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: polygonaceae
- Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green and variegated
- Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: red blooms in fall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria virginiana
- USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average, lean, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
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How to Grow Persicaria virginiana
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- lean
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- green
- burgundy
Flower Color
- red
Flower Season
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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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 '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 Persicaria capitala, Pink Buttons Smartweed
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 3"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional
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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