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    Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Blackfield' PP17635

    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    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 2-3 foot stems. The rich green foliage is produced in a vigorous yet clumping mound. It is known as red bistort or mountain fleece. Use it as an anchor to hold a reliable show of colour in the sun to part shade border all through the summer into fall. You can also mass plant it as a tall ground cover. Popular with various pollinators. Deer resistant.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    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!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    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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    Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon'

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail' flower, foliage by Intrinsic Perennial Gardens
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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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