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Exposurefull sun
Waterhigh
Typeperennial
Distribution
Persicaria bistorta (Polygonum bistorta)
red bistort 'Superba'
Flower Colors
Description
A vigorous, clump-forming herbaceous or semi-evergreen perennial to 95cm, with strongly veined, finely pointed ovate leaves. Dense spikes of small, fat, long-flowering soft grey-pink flowers appear in summer through to autumn. Tends to spread more easily in sunny locations, less so in dry shade. Good for waterside, smaller gardens and at the front of a flower border
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
1m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Clumping
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedPoorly-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H0
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 3-9
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCoastalCottage and informal gardenWildflower meadowBanks and slopesFlower borders and beds