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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.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    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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