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Persicaria capitata

Pink Knotweed

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Information by:         Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

Persicaria capitata has an attractive bronze-green foliage, with masses of pink flowers on this trailing plant. It grows 6"-8" high. It blooms most of the time. It is very tender to frost but will grow vigorously with adequate water during warm weather. It makes a good groundcover, rooting along as runners spread. Plant 12" apart.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Annual

Height Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Pink

Flower Season

Summer, Fall, Constant

Leaf Color

Bronze, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Poor

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

n/a

Accenting Features

Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Indoor, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Give your sprinkler system a checkup when turning it on in the spring and occasionally during the summer.

Trim branches that are obstructing spray patterns and raise sprinklers that are too low for spray to clear the grass.