Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon'
RED DRAGON PERSICARIA
Polygonaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.9m

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Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to early autumn

Leaves: dark green & red-purple; marked silver-grey
 
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Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon'
RED DRAGON PERSICARIA
Polygonaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 9-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

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

Tolerances: light frost
0.6m
Plant habit
 
0.9m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: early summer to early autumn

Leaves: dark green & red-purple; marked silver-grey


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, groundcovers, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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