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Polygonum capitatum
Also Known As
- Persicaria capitatum
- Magic Carpet
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 6"
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 7a-9b
Polygonum capitatum plant details
Polygonum capitatum is a broadleaf deciduous perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Polygonum capitatum
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: polygonaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 6 IN tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Polygonum capitatum
- USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Garden photo gallery of Polygonum capitatum
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How to Grow Polygonum capitatum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Zones
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Zones
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