Persicaria runcinata 'Purple Fantasy'

Also Known As

Persicaria microcephala 'Purple Fantasy'
Purple Fantasy Fleeceflower

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 24"
W: 24"

planting zones

3a-9b

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Persicaria runcinata 'Purple Fantasy' plant details

Persicaria runcinata 'Purple Fantasy' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with burgundy, chartreuse, green and variegated foliage. In fall and summer cream flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria runcinata 'Purple Fantasy'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy, chartreuse, green and variegated
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
Flowers: cream blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, easy-to-grow, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria runcinata 'Purple Fantasy'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Interesting arrow-shaped, horizontally-held, medium-green leaves have an echoing dark purple arrow inside the margin. It's usually grown for its remarkable foliage, though it has fine, dainty little spritzes of pink flowers that seem to be held invisibly. I'd love to rename this cultivar "Floating Purple Arrows" because that is just what it looks like. 2' tall clump. Minimum temperature: -40 °F