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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

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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

Though rarely grown, this native is ?prized for its attractive foliage? (Clausen) which is dark-green with red streaks; an upright Polygonum relative with wiry, red flower stems, slowly making clumps to 3' x 3'. S-PSh/M-W

Gardening facts about Persicaria virginiana plant

How to Grow Persicaria virginiana

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • lean
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Flower Season

    • fall
  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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