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Persicaria bistorta Superba

Fleece Flower (Knotweed)

The large, soft pink, bottlebrush-like blooms appear over a dense, green foliage sporting a prominent, white, central vein.

  • »  AKA Polygonum bistorta 'Superba'
  • »  Dense, soft pink spikes appear on tall, stalky stems
  • »  Large, 20 cm, ovate, green leaves with a prominent, white, central vein
  • »  Red, fall colour
  • »  Bloom Time: July to October
  • »  Flower Height: 90 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 60 cm
  • »  Flower Size: 15 cm

1gal
$20.83
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Fall Color
• Long Blooming
Flowering Time
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
• Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Spreading
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Persicaria bistorta 'Superba'

Plant in full sun in a moisture retentive (soil should be consistently moist), organically rich soil. Use for edging border fronts, in rock gardens or as a ground cover. It can also be grown in light shade and along a stream or pond bank. Plants are easily divided in early spring.