Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon'

Also called Knotweed, Smartweed

AKA Polygonum microcephala 'Red Dragon'
Clumps of tiny white flowers rest on the foliage
Lance-shaped leaves emerge a bronze-purple
Mature leaves have a chocolate-brown centre surrounded by a burgundy-silver chevron
Grown more for the foliage than for flowers
Bloom Time: August to September

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
70-80 cm

SPREAD:
50-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Plant in full sun in a moisture retentive (soil should be consistently moist), organically rich soil. Use for edging border fronts, in rock gardens or as a ground cover. It can also be grown in light shade. Plants are easily divided in early spring.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Partial Sun/Shade

Deer Resistant

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

FLOWERING TIME:
Fall

HABIT:
Upright
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Burgundy
Silver
Bronze
Purple
Variegated