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 7–11Climate Temperate

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

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Liliaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — this drought-tolerant plant blooms late summer to fall; commonly known as Pink Knotweed, image 80

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — yet visually striking element; pink flowers in the garden, image 68

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Its resilience against foot traffic and its cascading habit make it suitable for planting along edges; this, image 69

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) — pink flowers in the garden; spreading perennial that is widely cherished for its decorative qualities and, image 73

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — annual / perennial with pink blooms; it thrives in part to full sun exposure and prefers well-draining soil, image 74

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Pink Knotweed, Persicaria capitata, is a low-growing, creeping perennial, thriving in zones 7-10; ideal as, image 76

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — its dense growth habit can aid in suppressing weeds; its resilience against foot traffic and its cascading, image 71

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — making it an excellent choice for water-conscious landscapes; pink Knotweed is highly drought tolerant, image 67

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — annual / perennial for full or half or shade; contributing to a neat and well-managed garden aesthetic, image 75

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — contributing to a neat and well-managed garden aesthetic; pink Knotweed, Persicaria capitata, is a, image 72

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) — 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) — These blooms provide a delightful contrast to the verdant leaves and appeal to various pollinators, image 88

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

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

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) — or as an underplanting for taller species; which are about 0.5 to 0.75 inches in diameter, image 95

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Pink Knotweed is highly drought tolerant; this species creates a dense carpet of small, oval leaves measuring, image 91

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) — yet visually striking element; pink flowers in the garden, image 93

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) — its dense growth habit can aid in suppressing weeds; its resilience against foot traffic and its cascading, image 96

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