Persicaria capitata
PINK KNOTWEED, PINK BUBBLES
Polygonaceae

 
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Plant type: semi-herbaceous stoloniferous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Flowers: pink

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: marked purple
 
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Persicaria capitata
PINK KNOTWEED, PINK BUBBLES
Polygonaceae

 

  Plant type: semi-herbaceous stoloniferous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to usually boggy

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
0.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: pink

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: marked purple


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & cottage designs

Uses: hanging basket, groundcovers, spillover, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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