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    Persicaria 'Indian Summer'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 36"
    • W: 36"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10a

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    Persicaria 'Indian Summer' plant details

    Persicaria 'Indian Summer' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green and purple 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 regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria 'Indian Summer'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: polygonaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green and purple
    Mature size: 36 IN wide, 36 IN tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, cutting garden, showy

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria 'Indian Summer'

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A selection by plantsman and plant hunter Michael Wickenden from his collection in the Mishmi Hills of India and aptly named for the late summer display of small deep red-pink flowers. These are nicely displayed over the broadly rounded leaves which when given enough sun, take on purple coloring. We brought this back from our visit to Michael's beautiful nursery, Cally Gardens in Scotland. We have no idea as to hardiness as we have not yet planted it outside and Cally Gardens is on the warm west side of Scotland but this seems like it should be tolerable down to zone 7 anyway. Let us know how it does.

    By: Far Reaches Farm

    Gardening facts about Persicaria 'Indian Summer' plant

    How to Grow Persicaria 'Indian Summer'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • purple

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Persicaria amplexicaulis Taurus

    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
    Photo of Persicaria amplexicaulis Taurus flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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