Common Name | Ornamental persicaria |
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Family | Polygonaceae |
Genus | Persicaria |
species | microcephala |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | -- |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | June, July, August, September, October |
Flower Color | White |
Foliage Color | Red, Brown |
Dormancy | -- |
Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Growth Habit | Clumping, Upright |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | -- |
Landscape Value | Striking foliage plant for mixed beds and in back of the border. |
Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 48" / 36" / 36" |
Soil (Garden) | Average |
Water (Garden) | Average |
Special Uses | -- |
Comments | -- |
Persicaria ‘Night Dragon’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
Very deep brown maroon foliage with striking markings on large leaves. Thick, stiff maroon stems. Striking foliage plant for mixed beds and in back of the border.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 48″ / 36″ / 36″
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August, September, October
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
EC | 1.0 – 2.0 |
pH | 5.8 – 7.2 |
Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 3 – 5 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
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