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Persicaria 'Mercury'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 5a-9b

Persicaria 'Mercury' plant details

Persicaria 'Mercury' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In fall and summer pink flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria 'Mercury'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green and variegated
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: pink blooms in fall and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria 'Mercury'

USDA Zones: 5a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A Cistus introduction, this garden seedling in Persicaria land, noticed by our propagator, Evan Bean, grows only to about 3.5' with narrow, olive green streaked gray, and burgundy leaves. Handsome and vigorous, like Evan himself, and easy as well, but no comment here. Small, bead-like light pink flowers late in season add to it's attractiveness. Adequate moisture, sun to light shade, good in container. USDA zone 5.

Gardening facts about Persicaria 'Mercury' plant

How to Grow Persicaria 'Mercury'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • green
    • burgundy
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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