Mountain Fleece 'Blackfield', Knotweed 'Blackfield', Bistort 'Blackfield', Polygonum amplexicaule 'Blackfield'
Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Blackfield’ is a clump-forming perennial noted for its intense blood-red flower spikes on display from mid-summer to mid-fall. Quite eye-catching, the brilliantly colored fluffy flowers open from almost black buds and attract beneficial insects. They are held on long, graceful wands atop a compact, bushy clump of oval to heart-shaped, dark green leaves. In the fall, the foliage turns buttery yellow tints, adding charm to the fall garden.
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Polygonaceae |
Genus | Persicaria |
Common names | Knotweed |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 30" - 36" (80cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
Hardiness |
4 - 9 |
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Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Polygonaceae |
Genus | Persicaria |
Common names | Knotweed |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
Height | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spread | 2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
Spacing | 30" - 36" (80cm - 90cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Moisture Retentive, Poorly Drained |
Characteristics | Dried Arrangements, Cut Flowers, Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies, Bees |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams |
Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Informal and Cottage, City and Courtyard |
How many Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Blackfield’ (Mountain Fleece) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Blackfield’ (Mountain Fleece) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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