Persicaria capitata

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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.

 

  • Anatomy

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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:

Irrigate in the early morning to minimize evaporation.