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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) — which are about 0.5 to 0.75 inches in diameter; prefers partial shade and well-drained soil, and offers, image 87
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — which are about 0.5 to 0.75 inches in diameter
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — or as an underplanting for taller species
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — These blooms provide a delightful contrast to the verdant leaves and appeal to various pollinators, image 38
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Ideal as ground cover or in rock gardens; annual / perennial for full or half or shade, image 54
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Ideal as ground cover or in rock gardens; annual / perennial for full or half or shade
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Pink Knotweed is highly drought tolerant; this species creates a dense carpet of small, oval leaves measuring, image 66
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — its dense growth habit can aid in suppressing weeds; its resilience against foot traffic and its cascading habit make it
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — due to its hardy nature and ability to spread between 18 to 24 inches wide; or as an underplanting for taller, image 64
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — These blooms provide a delightful contrast to the verdant leaves and appeal to various pollinators
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — It thrives in part to full sun exposure and prefers well-draining soil; featuring heart-shaped leaves and, image 65
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — or as an underplanting for taller species; which are about 0.5 to 0.75 inches in diameter, image 70
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Its resilience against foot traffic and its cascading habit make it suitable for planting along edges; this, image 119
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Pink Knotweed is highly drought tolerant; this species creates a dense carpet of small, oval leaves measuring
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Pink Knotweed flourishes with an abundance of tiny; making it an excellent choice for water-conscious, image 60
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — It thrives in part to full sun exposure and prefers well-draining soil; featuring heart-shaped leaves and clustered
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — it spreads to around 18 inches and stands up to 6 inches tall; yet visually striking element, image 128
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — it spreads to around 18 inches and stands up to 6 inches tall; yet visually striking element, image 78
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — This species creates a dense carpet of small, oval leaves measuring approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in length
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Pink Knotweed, Persicaria capitata, is a low-growing, creeping perennial, thriving in zones 7-10
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — commonly known as Pink Knotweed; its dense growth habit can aid in suppressing weeds, image 107
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil, and offers excellent erosion control on slopes; due to its hardy, image 56
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Ideal as ground cover or in rock gardens
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — yet visually striking element; pink flowers in the garden, image 68
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