This plant is one super tough, mat forming perennial! With its unique elongated green leaves, a prominent mid-rib vein and vibrant red stems, the show has only half way begun. From spring to fall, this plant gets covered with stunning 2" light pink, slightly fragrant flower spikes. Cold /heat bring out red tones in foliage even more. Use as a border plant around trees, shrubs, pond areas and roses.
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Part Shade
Sun
Foot Traffic:
TO
Bloom Time
:
Summer
Flower color
:
White,Pink
Foliage
:
Semi-Evergreen
Foliage Color
:
Light Green, Dark Green
Growth Rate
:
Moderate 6"-10" a year
Habit
:
Spreading
Irrigation
:
Hand Water,Auto
Plant Height
:
6" - 12" (High)
Planting Area Environment
:
Low Water (Dry area little to no water),Normal (Rainfall under normal condition),High (Constant damp area never dries out)
Seacrh Sun Exposure
:
Part Shade , Part Sun,Sun
Search Foot Traffic
:
Light
Soil
:
Clay ,Sandy ,Gravel ,Normal
Spread
:
Continuous
Zone:
4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11
This Plant Is Hardy Above:
-30
Additional Features:
Heat Tolerant
Yes
Pool Area
No
Deer Resistant
Yes
Humid Area
Yes
Kid Traffic
No
Scented
No
Dog Traffic
Yes
Butterfly Friendly
Yes
Attracts Bees
Yes
Fire Resistant
No
Erosion Control
Yes
Attract Hummingbirds
Yes
Attract Butterflies
Yes
Attract Bees
Yes
Deer Resistant
Yes
Rabbit Resistant
Yes
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Tips from Fran
Persicaria affinis is a MUST for all gardens. I have used this plant in super moist areas, exceedingly dry spots and everywhere in between. The color is so striking as it changes throughout the season, so many color shifts!!! Its insane! The flowers also show crazy color shifts from bright pink to soft pink as they fade. Super cool plant to have in your garden.
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