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 | United States, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, Missouri, Nebraska, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, South Carolina, North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma |
| 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 | United States, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, Southwest, Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, Missouri, Nebraska, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio, South Carolina, North Carolina, West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, Florida, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Kentucky, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma |
| 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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