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Bistorta amplexicaulis 'Amethyst Summer'
Also Known As
- Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Amethyst Summer'
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 5a-10b
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
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Gossler Farms
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How to Grow Bistorta amplexicaulis 'Amethyst Summer'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- red
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- hummingbirds
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Bistorta amplexicaulis 'Orange Field', Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Orangofield', Polygonum amplexicaule 'Orangefield', Orangefield Bistort, Orangefield Knotweed, Orangefield Mountain Fleeceflower
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
aka Persicaria amplexicaule 'Fat Domino', Polygonatum amplexicaule 'Fat Domino'
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
aka Bistorta amplexicaulis 'Firetail', Polygonum amplexicaule 'Firetail', Firetail Knotweed, Firetail Mountain Fleece Flower, Firetail Red Fleece Flower
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
5a-9b
Size
Height: 2'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Bistorta officinalis, Common bistort
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
3a-7b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 18"-24"
- mostly shade
- even moisture
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