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Also Known As

  • Blackfield Mountain Fleece
  • Blackfield Red Bistort

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'-4'
  • W: 3'-4'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

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Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Blackfield' PP17635 plant details

Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Blackfield' PP17635 is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Blackfield' PP17635

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fall color, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Blackfield' PP17635

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Tough perennial 2-3' tall clumping to 3-4' wide topped with thin spikes of intense blood-red over a long summer>fall season. Sun to part shade, average soil and water, deer and rabbit resistant. One of those rare plants that looks good most of the year with almost no care. Attracts pollinators and butterflies. Belongs in every garden!
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Blackfield' is a long-blooming perennial for the summer and fall garden with wands of black-red buds opening to deep red flowers that bloom for months on end atop rich green foliage produced in a vigorous yet clumping mound.

Gardening facts about Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Blackfield' PP17635 plant

How to Grow Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Blackfield' PP17635

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • adaptable
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • butterflies
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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