Persicaria capitata |
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Information by: Photographer: Steve Mullany
Description
Persicaria capitata has an attractive bronze-green foliage, with masses of pink flowers on this trailing plant. It grows 6"-8" high. It blooms most of the time. It is very tender to frost but will grow vigorously with adequate water during warm weather.It makes a good groundcover, rooting along as runners spread. Plant 12" apart.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Design Styles
Rockery
Accenting Features
Unusualfoliage
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Bank, Bedding, Perennial Border, Indoor, Withrocks
Special Uses
Container, Massplanting, Hangingbasket
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change sprinklers to drip around shrubs and trees and reduce water use nearly 60%. To learn how go to www.sustainablesm.org/landscape.
