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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) — pink flowers in the garden; spreading perennial that is widely cherished for its decorative qualities and, image 73
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — annual / perennial for full or half or shade; contributing to a neat and well-managed garden aesthetic, image 100
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — bubblegum-pink flowers that cluster into rounded; annual / perennial with pink blooms
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — This species creates a dense carpet of small, oval leaves measuring approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in length, image 84
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Featuring heart-shaped leaves and clustered; bubblegum-pink flowers that cluster into rounded
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — pink flowers in the garden; spreading perennial that is widely cherished for its decorative qualities and, image 123
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Pink Knotweed, Persicaria capitata, is a low-growing, creeping perennial, thriving in zones 7-10; ideal as, image 126
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — These blooms provide a delightful contrast to the verdant leaves and appeal to various pollinators, image 113
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — making it an excellent choice for water-conscious landscapes; pink Knotweed is highly drought tolerant, image 117
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — contributing to a neat and well-managed garden aesthetic
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 species
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — pink flowers in the garden
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 89
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Pink Knotweed, Persicaria capitata, is a low-growing, creeping perennial, thriving in zones 7-10; ideal as, image 101
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — yet visually striking element
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — This species creates a dense carpet of small, oval leaves measuring approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in length; pink
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — bubblegum-pink flowers that cluster into rounded; annual / perennial with pink blooms, image 111
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Featuring heart-shaped leaves and clustered; bubblegum-pink flowers that cluster into rounded, image 52
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — This species creates a dense carpet of small, oval leaves measuring approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in length, image 59
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Pink Knotweed is highly drought tolerant; this species creates a dense carpet of small, oval leaves measuring, image 116
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — annual / perennial with pink blooms
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — its dense growth habit can aid in suppressing weeds
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — yet visually striking element; pink flowers in the garden, image 93
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — annual / perennial for full or half or shade; contributing to a neat and well-managed garden aesthetic, image 75
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