Plant number: 1.406.750 Just recently introduced, this plant is attracting a lot of interest lately from landscape designers. Giant white fleece flower. 9cm ⦠Commonly known as knotweed or giant fleeceflower.Genus name comes from the Latin persica meaning peach-like and sagittata meaning barbed or arrow-shaped in reference to the shape of the leaves.Specific epithet means variable or of many forms. Common names include lady's thumb, spotted lady's ⦠It has a cosmopolitan distribution, with ⦠confertus, Persicaria
It is a clump forming plant with lance-shaped dark green leaves.
Broad, oval, medium green leaves. It will continue to pump out blooms into August, and if you don't mind tan-coloured flowers, you can consider it to be in bloom ⦠officinalis 'Red Thunder', Scrophularia
Persicaria Persicaria. Synonymous with and sometimes sold as Polygonum polymorphum. This herbaceous perennial grows to 5â tall and as wide. ⦠At this time, Persicaria virginiana appears to be the preferred version, with Polygonum ⦠Mass on slopes. This plant started blooming when the irises were still in bloom and went on almost until frost. Genus. 'Sonnenspeer', Kalimeris
From a fist-size division Persicaria polymorpha should give you a blooming plant in the first season. Shortcut to Groups. Hardiness zone 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, ⦠If you're not sure what to do from here, take a look at this Help page for instructions. There is no research to suggest that Persicaria polymorpha ⦠Mention the name Persicaria in horticulture circles, and you may raise a few eyebrows.Persicaria has a very bad cousin: Polygonum cuspidatum, commonly known as Japanese Knotweed or Running Bamboo (but it is not a bamboo! rupestre 'Blue Spruce', S.
It has no problem remained upright in my garden. To 46 feet tall, 4 feet wide. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Persicaria maculosa (syn. In midsummer, stately plumes of ⦠Polygonum persicaria) is an annual plant in the buckwheat family, Polygonaceae. Persicaria polymorpha (White Fleece Flower) is a tall semi-evergreen, perennial boasting sturdy branching stems clothed with large, lance-shaped, green leaves. Allium
It forms a big, bushy mound of large green leaves, in mid-summer bursting into â¦
Muriel's notes: Jim gave me one in 2003. Prefers moist soils. The next spring it will burst out of the ground and be in bloom with the iris in late May. ), and this cousin can spread DREADFULLY.But please read on⦠Persicaria polymorpha ⦠The flowers resemble an Astilbe on steroids, making it a very dramatic bloomer! Ideal conditions: best in moist fertile soil; full or half day sun; with some protection from high wind; very drought tolerant once established
incisa, Monarda
Tolerant of heat, humidity and, once established, some drought. Persicaria polymorpha is a shrubby, clump-forming perennial featuring plumes (panacled racemes) of creamy white flowers reminiscent of goat's beard (Aruncus dioecus) which bloom throughout the summer atop leafy stems typically rising 3-5' (less frequently to 6') tall. My garden was on the garden tour the next year and it was the plants most often asked about. Giant Fleeceflower (Persicaria polymorpha): Giant fleeceflower (Persicaria polymorpha) is a big, bold, hardy perennial that blooms in July and August. Season of interest: while blooming, fall colour and winter. Persicaria virginiana is a vigorous perennial native to Missouri. It is not a subtle plant with its large inflorescences but demands your ⦠Persicaria polymorpha Fleece Flower - Giant.
persicaria alpina (Persicaria polymorpha) Alpine Knotweed Zones US, MS, LS, CS; USDA 6-9. Persicaria alpina (Alpine Knotweed) Alpine Knotweed, Giant Fleeceflower, Polygonum alpinum, Polygonum polymorphum, Persicaria polymorpha Persicaria alpina (Alpine Knotweed) is a tall semi ⦠It doesnât reseed either. Its very thick ⦠In wet climates, it may flop the first few seasons, but in time will be a sturdy and impressive plant measuring approximately 150 cm x 150 cm (5' x 5'). Other names. While this plant is a steady spreader, it is not considered to be invasive in any way. I thought it had died. They have fleshy stems and conspicuously veined leaves, some of which exhibit â¦
Persicaria polymorpha is a clump-forming, apparently non-invasive cultivar that is highly ornamental, however, I've changed my opinion on Persicaria since I first obtained the plants a few years ago. sinescens, Antennaria
Ideas and companions: Flowers: 150-200cm (5-7'); fleecy creamy white, profuse blooms; late May or early June through September
Persicaria polymorpha aka White Dragon Fleece Flower. Persicaria polymorpha is a trouble free, large clump former, not an invasive spreader. polymorpha) to the ground-hugging, tiny-leaved Persicaria vacciniifolia.Although Persicarias have a reputation of being invasive⦠Persicaria wallichii; Visit this genus in the Dichotomous Key. Standard Highly promoted by Dutch plant whiz Piet Oudolf, a leader in the New Perennial Movement, the giant fleeceflower (Persicaria polymorpha) first appeared in North American nurseries ⦠Ladyâs Thumb (Polygonum persicaria) This is sometimes called heartâs ease, spotted knotweed, and spotted ladyâs thumb. Another thing worth mentioning is that in 2004 it was very slow to poke its head out of the soil in the spring. Persicaria polymorpha (Bistort) Upright stems are topped with frothy spikes of tiny white flowers, above large, pointed leaves. It will continue to pump out blooms into August, and if you don't mind tan-coloured flowers, you can consider it to be in bloom until September. bradburiana, Patrinia
Lance-shaped dark green leaves. Persicaria polymorpha is a shrubby, clump-forming perennial featuring plumes (panacled racemes) of creamy white flowers reminiscent of goat's beard (Aruncus dioecus) which bloom throughout the ⦠It reaches a height of 4 to 6 feet and is topped with ⦠From a fist-size division Persicaria polymorpha should give you a blooming plant in the first season. Persicaria and polygonum are a hopelessly confused bunch that botanists haven't historically agreed upon. Although Persicarias have a reputation of ⦠Species. Notes: even with its thick roots (like branching carrots), polymorpha is not invasive. stelleriana 'Morris Strain', Coreopsis
However, once it started to grow one had to get out of the way! They have fleshy stems and conspicuously veined leaves, some of which exhibit autumn ⦠Persicaria polymorpha is a member of the knotweed family, but unlike that invasive thug Japanese knotweed it stays put and only increases its size where itâs planted. spurium 'Fuldaglut', Valeriana
almost any of the true grasses will complement Persicaria, particularly the. Common name: Great White Fleece Flower; Giant Fleece Flower. Noteworthy Characteristics Persicaria are rhizomatous or stoloniferous plants that are spreading and sometimes invasive. muticum, Sanguisorba
Persicarias come in all shapes and sizes from the tall and flamboyant Persicaria alpina (syn. Persicaria polymorpha (white dragon knotweed) is a shrubby, clump-forming perennial featuring plumes (panicle racemes) of creamy white flowers reminiscent of goatâs beard (Aruncus dioecus).. Its astilbe ⦠The Garden wouldn't be the Garden without our Members, Donors and Volunteers. this highly ornamental plant can be used at the front door of a residence, where it can be viewed both from the inside and the outside. Forms a very handsome, long flowering clump ideal for semi-shady spots. Tiny, white to greenish ⦠Get Help. Try using Persicaria as a specimen plant in a large lawn and you will have people stopping to to ask the name of the beautiful plant. Persicaria is a genus of herbaceous flowering plants in the knotweed family, Polygonaceae. Persicaria polymorpha. Native to China, Japan. P. polymorpha - P. polymorpha is a tall perennial with strong stems, pointed green leaves, and plumes of tiny creamy-white flowers in summer, turning bronze-pink in autumn.. Persicaria polymorpha ⦠The next spring it will burst out of the ground and be in bloom with the iris in late May. Click on an ⦠Persicaria polymorpha. This month in the Nason Garden, Persicaria polymorpha is in bloom with its explosive plumes of creamy white flowers. Introduced from Europe, this has naturalized in all states except ⦠Easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soils in full sun. tripteris, Eupatorium
Of course even the spreaders are welcome in the right place and Persicaria ⦠scabiosifolia, Penstemon
Specimen or group in borders, cottage gardens or naturalized areas. polymorpha) to the ground-hugging, tiny-leaved Persicaria vacciniifolia. This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below.This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Persicaria is a family that warrants careful consideration before planting as it does include some highly invasive species - we have done the checking for you and only offer well behaved types and spreaders that are controllable. If ⦠The first year it was a nice plant but the second year it was sensational! It typically forms a spreading foliage mound 2-3 feet tall and as wide or wider. This Persicaria will naturalize â itâs been reported to be invasive ⦠Coldest zone: 3 (find your zone; further info on plant hardiness)
Grows in Sun to Light Shade. glaucophyllum, S.
officinalis, (find your zone; further info on plant hardiness). cannabinum, Inula
Unlike other members of the knotweed family, this species is not considered invasive. Persicaria polymorpha is sometimes confused with Polygonum cuspidatum or Japanese knotweed, which is considered an invasive plant. This genus of herbaceous perennials and annuals occurs almost worldwide and is commonly known as Bistort or Knotweed. I see that in 2005 it is showing signs of life as early as any other plant. sexangulare, S.
Further details for Persicaria amplexicaulis âFiretail⦠Want help getting started? Fall ⦠ellacombianum, S.
floriferum 'Weihenshephaner', S.
Flower Color is White/Cream and blooms in Spring, Summer. Persicarias come in all shapes and sizes from the tall and flamboyant Persicaria alpina (syn. Noteworthy Characteristics Persicaria are rhizomatous or stoloniferous plants that are spreading and sometimes invasive. plantaginifolia, Artemisia
Nice specimen or combined with grasses and is at its best in moist soil. Plants of the genus are known commonly as knotweeds or smartweeds. Botanical name. The giant fleeceflower (Persicaria polymorpha) is a massive perennial fairly new to the market.It forms a clump so dense that no weed can penetrate it, so it really holds its own in the garden. I was surprised at how large and spread-out my Persicaria ⦠No serious insect or disease problems. Giant Fleece Flower has ivory-white plumes in June and July. Himalayan knotweed (Persicaria wallichii) is an aggressive competitor in the Buckwheat Family that was introduced from Asia as an ornamental.It is a clone-forming perennial, growing up to 6 ⦠polymorpha, Pycnanthemum
When to divide: spring; include a piece of the stem when taking divisions
Taller plants may need some support. Not considered to be too aggressive as are some other species of Polygonum and Persicaria. macrantha, S.
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