Persicaria capitata
Pink Knotweed
Description
Persicaria capitata has an attractive bronze-green foliage, with masses of pink flowers on this trailing plant. It grows 6"-8" high. It blooms most of the time. It is very tender to frost but will grow vigorously with adequate water during warm weather. It makes a good groundcover, rooting along as runners spread. Plant 12" apart.
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Summer, Fall, Constant
Leaf Color
Bronze, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Poor
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Invasive
Design Styles
n/a
Accenting Features
Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Indoor, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.