Persicaria includes annuals, herbaceous perennials, evergreen perennials, and sub-shrubs. These plants feature simple leaves and produce small, bell-shaped flowers that are typically white or pink, arranged in enduring spikes or panicles.

Persicaria

Persicaria 'Purple Fantasy' is a perennial that forms low, upright clusters, spreading robustly through thick rhizomes. In spring, its triangular leaves emerge in a maroon-purple hue, transitioning to green as they mature, with distinctive purple markings and pink-tinged undersides on short winged petioles. From mid-summer into autumn, slender stems reaching up to 60 cm in height produce abundant small flowers, either pink or white, clustered in 1 cm pom-poms at their tips.

Persicaria 'Purple Fantasy'

Persicaria 'Silver Dragon' is a vigorous, herbaceous perennial that reaches heights of up to 1.1 meters. It forms a dense mound of stems, showcasing heart-shaped leaves that are visually appealing. The foliage features a pale silver 'V' design set against a grey-green backdrop. The area within the 'V' exhibits a pale purple-bronze hue with a deeper bronze edge. In the fall, the leaves take on a notable orange tone. The young leaves create a striking contrast with the airy white flower clusters that bloom from summer through autumn. This plant is well-suited for placement in the center of a flower border.

Persicaria 'Silver Dragon'

Persicaria amphibia is a perennial that thrives at the edges of water bodies or in shallow aquatic environments. It features elongated, somewhat glossy green leaves, marked by lighter green veins. From mid-summer to early autumn, it generates short spikes densely filled with small pink flowers.

Persicaria amphibia

Persicaria amphibia var. emersa

Persicaria angustifolia

Persicaria arifolia

Persicaria attenuata

Persicaria capitata

Persicaria capitata 'Pink Bubbles'

Persicaria capitata from Afghanistan

Persicaria chinensis

Persicaria chinensis 'Crûg Charisma'

Persicaria chinensis aff. var. hispida

Persicaria chinensis var. ovalifolia 'Indian Summer' is a deciduous perennial that can reach a height of 1.3 meters. Its oval leaves exhibit a strong purple hue when exposed to sunlight, transitioning to a rusty red as autumn approaches. The plant features branched stems adorned with leafy growth, which bear small, rounded clusters of coral-red flowers from mid-summer through mid-autumn, eventually producing black fruit. This variety is well-suited for placement in the center of flower borders and enhances the appeal of exotic garden arrangements.

Persicaria chinensis var. ovalifolia 'Indian Summer'

Persicaria decipiens

Persicaria dissitiflora

Persicaria filiformis is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial that can reach heights of up to 1.4 meters. It features ovate leaves in a yellow-green hue, adorned with dark red markings. From summer into autumn, it produces upright spikes of coral-red flowers on dark stems. This plant is ideal for positioning in the center of a flower border.

Persicaria filiformis

Persicaria filiformis 'Ballet' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial that sheds its leaves in winter. It features ovate leaves in a light green hue and produces upright spikes adorned with delicate, wispy white flowers from summer into autumn.

Persicaria filiformis 'Ballet'

Persicaria filiformis 'Batwings' is a bushy perennial that grows in clumps, reaching a height of up to 90 cm. Its oval green leaves feature distinctive dark reddish-brown markings resembling bat wings. From summer into autumn, upright spikes bear coral-red flowers. This plant is ideal for planting in the middle of a flower border.

Persicaria filiformis 'Batwings'

Persicaria filiformis 'Brushstrokes' is a compact, clump-forming perennial that grows to about 80cm in height. Its hairy, ovate leaves are a vibrant green, adorned with dark burgundy markings that create a horseshoe pattern across each leaf. From summer into autumn, upright spikes produce small red flowers. This variety is well-suited for smaller gardens or as a foreground plant in flower borders.

Persicaria filiformis 'Brushstrokes'

Persicaria filiformis 'Compton's Red' is a clump-forming perennial that reaches heights of up to 80 cm. It features broad, ovate to elliptic leaves in an olive-green hue, accented by a chocolate-brown chevron and red veins. In late summer and early autumn, it produces spikes of red flowers. This plant is well-suited for placement in the middle of flower borders and performs effectively in dry shade conditions.

Persicaria filiformis 'Compton's Red'

Persicaria filiformis 'Guizhou Bronze' is a compact, clump-forming perennial that reaches heights of up to 80 cm. Its foliage consists of felted, textured leaves that are pale green, adorned with bronze horseshoe-shaped patterns. In summer, it produces red blooms. This variety is ideal for smaller garden spaces or the front sections of flower borders.

Persicaria filiformis 'Guizhou Bronze'

Persicaria filiformis 'Lance Corporal' is a resilient, herbaceous perennial that reaches a height and spread of up to 60 cm (2 ft). It features substantial, heart-shaped leaves in a mid-green hue, adorned with a distinct dark purple 'V' or chevron pattern on the upper side. During late summer, slender stems emerge, showcasing pinkish-red flowers that rise prominently above the foliage.

Persicaria filiformis 'Lance Corporal'

Persicaria filiformis 'Moorland Moss'

Persicaria filiformis f. albiflora

Persicaria foliosa

Persicaria from Taiwan

Persicaria hastatosagittata

Persicaria hydropiper

Persicaria hydropiper 'Fastigiata'

Persicaria hydropiper var. rubra

Persicaria jucunda

Persicaria lapathifolia

Persicaria lapathifolia subsp. brittingeri

Persicaria longiseta

Persicaria maculosa is an annual species that can reach heights of up to 1 meter during its flowering phase. It features jointed stems and slender, ovate green leaves, which frequently display dark blotches near the center. From mid-summer to early autumn, it produces dense, upright clusters of small, deep pink buds that open into pale pink flowers.

Persicaria maculosa

Persicaria maculosa var. elatum

Persicaria microcephala is a robust perennial that forms a dense clump through its rhizomatous growth. Its leaves are oval-shaped, showcasing a unique pattern of reddish to dark green along with contrasting brown and grey markings. The foliage grows on short, winged stems. From midsummer to autumn, the plant produces small, rounded clusters of tiny white or pinkish flowers that emerge atop branching stems reaching up to 60 cm in height.

Persicaria microcephala

Persicaria microcephala 'Chocolate Dragon'

Persicaria microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'

Persicaria microcephala 'Night Dragon'

Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon' PBR is a robust perennial that can reach heights of up to 1.1 meters. Its young leaves are lanceolate, displaying a purplish-green hue accented by a prominent central purple marking, complemented by a silver chevron along the edges. In late summer and autumn, it produces small, rounded clusters of white flowers. Despite its vigorous growth, this plant does not tend to spread. It works well as a foliage accent in the center of a shaded flower border.

Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon'PBR

This robust, clump-forming perennial features heart-shaped leaves that showcase a silvery-green hue, accented by dark brownish-red centers and edges. From late summer into autumn, upright spikes adorned with pinkish-white blooms rise above the foliage. 'Silver Brown' is most effective in spacious garden settings.

Persicaria microcephala 'Silver Brown'

Persicaria microcephala var. wallichii

Persicaria minor

Persicaria mitis

Persicaria nakaii

Persicaria neofiliformis

Persicaria nepalensis

Persicaria odorata is a perennial herb that typically reaches a height of 45 cm and spreads by rooting at its nodes. The stems display a reddish-purple hue, while the leaves are lance-shaped and green, featuring a distinct dark purple-brown chevron pattern. In late summer, this plant produces spikes of small pink flowers, although these blooms are uncommon in temperate climates. The young leaves are prized in Southeast Asian cuisine for their strong, coriander-like scent, which intensifies and becomes more pungent with maturity.

Persicaria odorata

Persicaria odorata subsp. conspicua

Persicaria orientalis is an annual species that can reach a height of approximately 1.5 meters. It features jointed stems and leaves that are ovate to heart-shaped with a slight fuzziness. From mid-summer through autumn, it produces elongated, sometimes drooping clusters of small, deep pink flowers on slender, branching stems.

Persicaria orientalis

Persicaria orientalis 'Cerise Pearls'

Persicaria orientalis 'Shiro-Gane-Nishi'

Persicaria orientalis 'Variegata' (v)

Persicaria paradoxa

Persicaria pendula

Persicaria pensylvanica

Persicaria perfoliata

Persicaria pinnate-leaved

Persicaria poiretii

Persicaria runcinata

Persicaria runcinata 'Yunnan Giant'

Persicaria rupestris

Persicaria sagittata

Persicaria sagittata var. sibirica

Persicaria senegalensis

Persicaria senegalensis f. albotomentosa

Persicaria setacea

Persicaria sinuata

This compact perennial alpine develops a tidy mat of finely divided, fern-like leaves in a light green hue. From late spring until late autumn, it produces rounded pink flower clusters on upright red stems that rise above the foliage. It is well-suited for gravel or rock gardens, offering effective ground coverage.

Persicaria sinuata Edward Needham Collection

Persicaria thunbergii

Persicaria tinctoria

Persicaria tomentosa

Persicaria virginiana

Persicaria virginiana 'Alba'

Persicaria virginiana (Variegated Group) 'Painter's Palette' is a clump-forming perennial that reaches a height of up to 60 cm. Its green, ovate leaves can grow as long as 15 cm and are marked with bold yellow splashes and a central deep red chevron pattern. In late summer and early autumn, wispy spikes of small greenish flowers emerge. This plant has a tropical appearance, making it a suitable choice for smaller gardens or as a foreground plant in shady flower borders.

Persicaria virginiana (Variegated Group) 'Painter's Palette' (v)

This clump-forming, deciduous perennial features ovate leaves that exhibit a mix of creamy yellow and green hues. In August and September, it produces spikes adorned with red flowers. The foliage may suffer from scorching if subjected to intense sunlight or strong winds.

Persicaria virginiana Variegated Group (v)

Persicaria virginiana var. filiformis is a deciduous perennial that forms dense clumps, reaching heights of approximately 60 cm. Its leaves are bright green, adorned with distinctive burgundy-red 'V'-shaped markings. In late summer, upright red stems bear clusters of small red flowers. This plant readily produces seeds.

Persicaria virginiana var. filiformis

Persicaria wallichii var. pubescens is a robust herbaceous perennial that can reach heights of over 1.5 meters. It forms dense clusters of stems covered with elongated, pointed leaves. In late summer and early autumn, it bears branched clusters of small, fragrant, creamy-white flowers. This species is regarded as invasive in the Republic of Ireland, where specific legal measures are in place for its management.