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
Plant Type
Perennial, Annual
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Pink
Flower Season
Summer, Fall, Constant
Leaf Color
Bronze, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.