About
This vigorous, perennial to 1.1m with bright young foliage, lance-shapedand purplish-green with a bold central splash of purple, bordered by a silver chevron marking. Suitable as a foliage plant in the middle of a shady flower border. Although vigorous, does not spread. Tiny, rounded clusters of tiny white flowers appear in late summer and autumn.
About the genus
Persicaria can be annuals, herbaceous or evergreen perennials or sub-shrubs with simple leaves and small bell-shaped white or pink flowers in long-lasting spikes or panicles
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Loam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing, East-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH4
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitTrailing
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height1-1.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCoastal, Cottage and informal garden
Care notes
CultivationGrow in moist soil in sun or part-shade. Dense groundcover, spreading less quickly than the species See for further information about RHS plant trials and awards
PruningNo pruning required. Cut back in autumn
PropagationPropagate by stem tip cuttings or by division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free