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    Also Known As

    • Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Amethyst Summer'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

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    Bistorta amplexicaulis 'Amethyst Summer' plant details

    Bistorta amplexicaulis 'Amethyst Summer' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Bistorta amplexicaulis 'Amethyst Summer'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: polygonaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, long-blooming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Bistorta amplexicaulis 'Amethyst Summer'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A wonderful group of plants includes P. 'Amethyst Summer'. The plant starts blooming in July and continues through September. We have several mass plantings. Doesn't run or seed. The red flowers are on 2 stems.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Bistorta amplexicaulis 'Amethyst Summer' plant

    How to Grow Bistorta amplexicaulis 'Amethyst Summer'

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    Features

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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