Bistort (Persicaria amplexicaulis) per-sih-KAR-ee-ah am-pleks-ih-KAWL-is Synonyms:  Bistorta amplexicaulis Genus:  Persicaria This vigorous, but noninvasive perennial flowers from early summer into autumn with bright red, purple, or white blossoms. The narrow blossoms are up to 4 inches long, and are held on long stalks above pointed, slightly puckered leaves. It grows to 4 feet high and wide. Noteworthy Characteristics:  Persicaria are rhizomatous or stoloniferous plants that are spreading and sometimes invasive. They have fleshy stems and conspicuously veined leaves, some of which exhibit autumn color. Many are suitable in a mixed container or border, others naturalized in a woodland or meadow. All plant parts may cause skin irritation on contact and stomach upset if ingested.   Care:  Grow in moist soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation:  Divide plants in spring or fall. Sow seed in spring in a cold frame. Problems:  Aphids, Japanese beetles, slugs, snails

Overview

Height 3 ft. to 6 ft. Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft. Growth Habit Spreads Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun to Part Shade Moisture Medium to Wet Maintenance Low Characteristics Attracts Song Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Showy Flowers Bloom Time Fall, Summer Flower Color Purple, Red, White Uses Beds and Borders, Cut Flower, Dried Flower, Ground Covers, Naturalizing, Waterside Style Cottage Garden, Meadow Garden Seasonal Interest Summer Interest Tolerance Frost Tolerant Type Perennials