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Persicaria virginiana 'Brushstrokes'

Also Known As

  • Persicaria 'Brushstrokes'
  • Tovara 'Brushstrokes'
  • Brushstrokes Fleece Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 24"-36"
  • W: 24"-36"

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Persicaria virginiana 'Brushstrokes' plant details

Persicaria virginiana 'Brushstrokes' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial with black and chartreuse foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Persicaria virginiana 'Brushstrokes'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: polygonaceae
Foliage: deciduous black and chartreuse
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer
Uses: flower spikes, mass-planting, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Persicaria virginiana 'Brushstrokes'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

New and handsome persicaria, more upright than some, to 2 ft tall in sun and 3 ft in shade, with striking, velvety green leaves, and, in late fall, spikes of tiny red flowers, late enough to minimize reseeding. Perennial, dying back each winter. Enjoys average soil in sun to part shade with some summer water. Frost hardy to -10F, USDA zone 6. Said to be deer resistant.
Blooms: summer, small red flowers, large velvety leaves with a burgundy 'V' marking on each leaf. A contained not too tall or wide and wont flop. Zone 4-9, 2', China, part shade, moist, humus rich

Gardening facts about Persicaria virginiana 'Brushstrokes' plant

How to Grow Persicaria virginiana 'Brushstrokes'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • chartreuse
    • black
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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