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Persicaria polymorpha

Giant Fleeceflower

Plant Type:

SUN PERENNIALS

Persicaria polymorpha - Giant Fleeceflower begins producing huge white late spring plumes reminiscent of rhubarb flowers or a giant coarse Astilbe. With an extended bloom period the flowers will continue for many weeks. They are magnificent. Dark green simple matte-finished flame-shaped blades set in opposite fashion from each other on the thick, jointed stalks. The foliage makes a muted if not handsome foil for the flowers but also for perennials planted at its feet. A bold plant, Giant Fleeceflower will make a grand statement in the rear of the larger border, as a filler plant in the sunny hedgerow or even as a specimen if that is your bent. In any case, the bees like it and so do we. Persicaria polymorpha is clumping and not at all weedy. Full sun in average to fertile draining soil. Cutting grown.


Height:

4-6 ft

Spread:

6-10 ft

Colors:

White
Item Description Price  
PERSPOLY Persicaria polymorpha (5 inch Square x 6 inch Tall - true 2 quarts / 1.8927 liters) $20.00


Characteristics and Attributes for Persicaria polymorpha

Season of Interest (Flowering)

  • Late Spring / Summer

Season of Interest (Foliage)

  • Spring / Summer

Nature Attraction

  • Honey Bees & Native Bees

Light

  • Full Sun

Attributes

  • Hedgerow
  • Border
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Specimen
  • Screen
  • Labyrinth

Growth Rate in the Garden

  • Moderately Fast

Soil

  • Draining
  • Fertile
  • Average

Origins

  • China
  • Japan

Propagated By

  • Cutting Grown