Knotweed, Virginia Knotweed, Jumpseed, Polygonum virginianum, Tovara virginiana
Persicaria virginiana (Virginia Knotweed) is a vigorous perennial forming a spreading foliage mound of broad, oval, medium green leaves. In mid to late summer, tiny, white flowers are borne on long, slender stems. They will give way to oval-shaped seeds which will spring off the plant when touched. This species is seldom seen in gardens.
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Persicaria |
| Common names | Knotweed |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing |
36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
5 - 9 |
| Climate Zones | 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Persicaria |
| Common names | Knotweed |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
3' - 4' (90cm - 120cm) |
| Spacing |
36" - 48" (90cm - 120cm) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Midwest, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Northeast, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Wet Soil |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Persicaria virginiana (Virginia Knotweed) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Persicaria virginiana (Virginia Knotweed) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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