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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
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
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How to Grow Persicaria amplexicaulis
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Wildlife
- bees
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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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 capitala, Pink Buttons Smartweed
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
7b-10b
Size
Height: 3"
Width: 12"
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional
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 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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