About
"Bistorta milletii" is a robust, clump-forming perennial that retains its foliage for much of the year. Its narrow, lance-shaped leaves can grow up to 30 cm in length and feature distinct mid-ribs. From early summer through late autumn, this plant produces abundant, dense spikes of slender crimson flowers that can reach heights of 60 cm.
About the genus
This genus consists of herbaceous perennials that grow from rhizomes, featuring upright, unbranched stems. At the top of these stems are short spikes adorned with small, bell-shaped flowers that can be white or pink in color.
Growing conditions
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, North-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
- Plant type
- Bogs, Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Time to full height
- 2-5 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Gravel garden, Cottage and informal garden, Wildflower meadow
- Native to
- Himalaya to C China
Care notes
- Cultivation
- Grow in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Tough and non-invasive but may self-seed
- Pruning
- Cut back after flowering
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in spring or autumn
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free