Knotweed 'Red Dragon'
Well-behaved, Persicaria microcephala ‘Red Dragon’ (Knotweed) is a vigorous, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial boasting lance-shaped, burgundy leaves adorned with a bold blue-gray chevron in their center when young. As they mature, they turn silver-purple and finally green. From midsummer to early fall, tiny white flowers cluster at the tips. A dense groundcover, spreading less quickly than the species.
| Hardiness |
6 - 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 |
30" - 36" (80cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
6 - 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 |
30" - 36" (80cm - 90cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Semi-Evergreen |
| Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Banks And Slopes, Beds And Borders, Ground Covers, Ponds And Streams |
| Garden Styles | Prairie and Meadow, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
How many Persicaria microcephala ‘Red Dragon’ (Knotweed) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Persicaria microcephala ‘Red Dragon’ (Knotweed) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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