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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) — it spreads to around 18 inches and stands up to 6 inches tall
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 62
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — bubblegum-pink flowers that cluster into rounded
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — yet visually striking element; pink flowers in the garden, image 118
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — spreading perennial that is widely cherished for its decorative qualities and easy care nature; it spreads to, image 108
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — annual / perennial with pink blooms; it thrives in part to full sun exposure and prefers well-draining soil
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — contributing to a neat and well-managed garden aesthetic; pink Knotweed, Persicaria capitata, is a, image 97
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — contributing to a neat and well-managed garden aesthetic; pink Knotweed, Persicaria capitata, is a low-growing, creeping
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 114
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Pink Knotweed, Persicaria capitata, is a low-growing, creeping perennial, thriving in zones 7-10; ideal as, image 51
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — pink flowers in the garden; spreading perennial that is widely cherished for its decorative qualities and easy care nature
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