Lesser Knotweed, Persicaria campanulata pale pink, Polygonum campanulatum
Persicaria campanulata (Lesser Knotweed) is a semi-evergreen, mat-forming perennial with handsomely veined, ovate leaves, brown-felted beneath. From mid-summer to early fall, it boasts clusters of small, white or pink, heather-like flowers in dense panicles at the tips of the sprawling stems. Spreading enthusiastically, this is an excellent ground cover.
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| 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 |
24" - 30" (60cm - 80cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 8 |
| 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 |
24" - 30" (60cm - 80cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average, High |
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Bog Gardens, Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Persicaria campanulata (Lesser Knotweed) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Persicaria campanulata (Lesser Knotweed) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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