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Pink Knotweed

Persicaria Capitata

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Overview

Pink Knotweed, Persicaria capitata, is a low-growing, creeping perennial, thriving in zones 7-10. Featuring heart-shaped leaves and clustered, pink-hued flower spikes, it spreads to around 18 inches and stands up to 6 inches tall. Ideal as ground cover or in rock gardens, this drought-tolerant plant blooms late summer to fall, attracting pollinators. Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil, and offers excellent erosion control on slopes.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 7–11Type Annual, PerennialClimate Temperate

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Ideal as ground cover or in rock gardens; annual / perennial for full or half or shade, image 129

Culture

Sun: Full, Half, Shade
Water: Low
USDA zones: 7–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Annual, Perennial
Family: Liliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — annual / perennial with pink blooms; it thrives in part to full sun exposure and prefers well-draining soil, image 124

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — contributing to a neat and well-managed garden aesthetic; pink Knotweed, Persicaria capitata, is a, image 122

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — yet visually striking element; pink flowers in the garden

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — this drought-tolerant plant blooms late summer to fall

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — or as an underplanting for taller species; which are about 0.5 to 0.75 inches in diameter, image 120

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil, and offers excellent erosion control on slopes; due to its hardy, image 106

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — bubblegum-pink flowers that cluster into rounded; annual / perennial with pink blooms, image 86

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Pink Knotweed is highly drought tolerant

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — annual / perennial for full or half or shade

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil, and offers excellent erosion control on slopes

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — which are about 0.5 to 0.75 inches in diameter; prefers partial shade and well-drained soil, and offers excellent erosion

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — making it an excellent choice for water-conscious landscapes

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Featuring heart-shaped leaves and clustered

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — making it an excellent choice for water-conscious landscapes; pink Knotweed is highly drought tolerant, image 92

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — These blooms provide a delightful contrast to the verdant leaves and appeal to various pollinators, image 88

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — spreading perennial that is widely cherished for its decorative qualities and easy care nature; it spreads to around 18

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Pink Knotweed flourishes with an abundance of tiny; making it an excellent choice for water-conscious, image 85

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Its resilience against foot traffic and its cascading habit make it suitable for planting along edges; this, image 94

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — annual / perennial for full or half or shade; contributing to a neat and well-managed garden aesthetic, image 125

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil, and offers excellent erosion control on slopes; due to its hardy nature and

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — commonly known as Pink Knotweed; its dense growth habit can aid in suppressing weeds, image 82

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — It thrives in part to full sun exposure and prefers well-draining soil; featuring heart-shaped leaves and, image 90

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Pink Knotweed flourishes with an abundance of tiny; making it an excellent choice for water-conscious landscapes

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — spreading perennial that is widely cherished for its decorative qualities and easy care nature; it spreads to, image 83

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Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source
David Renoult, CC BY-SA 2.0 fr · source
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Forest & Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 · source
Chihiro H, CC BY 3.0 · source
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Liliane Roubaudi, CC BY-SA 2.0 fr · source
JJ Harrison ( https://www.jjharrison.com.au/ ), CC BY-SA 3.0 · source

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