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Persicaria amplexicaulis

Also Known As

  • Knotweed
  • Red Fleece Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 2'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

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Persicaria amplexicaulis plant details

Persicaria amplexicaulis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria amplexicaulis

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria amplexicaulis

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rose-pink rat-tail flowers all summer

Gardening facts about Persicaria amplexicaulis plant

How to Grow Persicaria amplexicaulis

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture

Features

  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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