Persicaria campanulata (Lesser Knotweed)
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.
- Grows up to 2-3 ft. tall and wide (60-90 cm).
- Thrives in moist soils in full sun to part shade.
- Pest and disease free.
- Cut back after flowering.
- Propagate by division in spring or autumn.
- Native to the Himalayas.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 5
– 8 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Persicaria - Fleeceflowers |
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 – 75cm) |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Maintenance | Low |
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 |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 5
– 8 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Persicaria - Fleeceflowers |
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 – 75cm) |
Water Needs | Average, High |
Maintenance | Low |
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 |
Great Plant Combination Ideas with Persicaria - Fleeceflowers