General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 6a -23.3 °C (-10 °F) to -20.6 °C (-5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 2 to 3 feet
Plant Spread: 2 to 3 feet
Flowers: Showy
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Summer
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
Drought tolerant
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Botanical names
  • Accepted: Persicaria microcephala
  • Synonym: Polygonum microcephalum

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Location: My yard in Middle Tennessee
Date: 2014-09-21
East side of house
Location: My yard in Middle Tennessee
Date: 2014-09-21
East side of house
Discussion Threads about this plant
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not a P. maculosa by bamira Jul 30, 2015 8:37 AM 2

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