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 3–7Climate Temperate

Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — commonly known as Pink Bistort

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

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, image 70

Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — Preferring moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade, it's perfect for borders, image 71

Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — Its low maintenance nature and clump-forming habit make it an appealing choice for varied, image 72

Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — although it thrives best in moist; commonly known as Pink Bistort, image 76

Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — Its height allows it to provide a middle layer of vegetation; its low maintenance nature and, image 83

Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — with occasional watering during extreme drought and deadheading to encourage a second, image 82

Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — It serves excellently as a border plant, in waterside plantings, or in cottage gardens, image 81

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') — adding a dynamic ecological aspect to the garden.<br><br>When integrating Pink Bistort into, image 79

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') — contrasting beautifully with its rich green; is an herbaceous perennial that is as robust, image 77

Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — tiered aesthetic to your client's garden; white flowers in the garden, image 85

Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — white flowers in the garden; preferring moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial, image 86

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 for full or half; tiered aesthetic to your client's garden, image 88

Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — perennial with white blooms; the blooms not only embellish the landscape but also attract, image 87

Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — commonly known as Pink Bistort; this herbaceous perennial reaches 2-3 feet in height and, image 89

Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — is renowned for its striking dense spikes of soft pink flowers; contrasting beautifully, image 90

Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — This herbaceous perennial reaches 2-3 feet in height and width, thriving in zones 4-9, image 92

Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — Preferring moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade, it's perfect for borders, image 93

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') — commonly known as Pink Bistort or Bistort; is renowned for its striking dense spikes of, image 95

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 96

Bistort, Pink Bistort (Persicaria Bistorta 'Superba') — flourishing in late spring to early summer; nestled between lower-growing groundcovers and, image 91

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