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Bistort, Pink Bistort

Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba'

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Overview

Persicaria bistorta 'Superba', commonly known as Pink Bistort, is renowned for its striking dense spikes of soft pink flowers, flourishing in late spring to early summer. This herbaceous perennial reaches 2-3 feet in height and width, thriving in zones 4-9. Preferring moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade, it's perfect for borders or water edges. Its low maintenance nature and clump-forming habit make it an appealing choice for varied landscapes.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 3–7Type PerennialClimate Temperate
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — This herbaceous perennial reaches 2-3 feet in height and width, thriving in zones 4-9
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — white flowers in the gardenBistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — is renowned for its striking dense spikes of soft pink flowers; contrasting beautifully, image 46Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — consider its clumping habit and seasonal bloom timeBistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — Its height allows it to provide a middle layer of vegetationBistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — is an herbaceous perennial that is as robust as it is striking; it can reach a height of 24, image 74Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — flourishing in late spring to early summer; nestled between lower-growing groundcovers and, image 69+97

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
3–7

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Polygonaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — This herbaceous perennial reaches 2-3 feet in height and width, thriving in zones 4-9
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — white flowers in the garden
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — is renowned for its striking dense spikes of soft pink flowers; contrasting beautifully, image 46
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — consider its clumping habit and seasonal bloom time
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — Its height allows it to provide a middle layer of vegetation
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — is an herbaceous perennial that is as robust as it is striking; it can reach a height of 24, image 74
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — flourishing in late spring to early summer; nestled between lower-growing groundcovers and, image 69
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — perennial with white blooms; the blooms not only embellish the landscape but also attract an array of
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — flourishing in late spring to early summer; nestled between lower-growing groundcovers and, image 47
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — The blooms not only embellish the landscape but also attract an array of pollinators; it, image 100
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — consider its clumping habit and seasonal bloom time; commonly known as Pink Bistort or, image 80
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — The blooms not only embellish the landscape but also attract an array of pollinators; it, image 78
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — with occasional watering during extreme drought and deadheading to encourage a second, image 60
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — perennial for full or half; tiered aesthetic to your client's garden, image 66
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — It can reach a height of 24 to 36 inches, with a spread of 18 to 30 inches, forming a dense clump of
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — tiered aesthetic to your client's garden
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — Its low maintenance nature and clump-forming habit make it an appealing choice for varied, image 94
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — flourishing in late spring to early summer
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — Its height allows it to provide a middle layer of vegetation; its low maintenance nature and, image 61
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — Preferring moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade, it's perfect for borders, image 49
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — Its height allows it to provide a middle layer of vegetation; its low maintenance nature and
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — nestled between lower-growing groundcovers and taller backdrop species
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — nestled between lower-growing groundcovers and taller backdrop species; adding a dynamic, image 84
Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — perennial with white blooms; the blooms not only embellish the landscape but also attract, image 65
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