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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 7–11Climate 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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Photos (131)

Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — its dense growth habit can aid in suppressing weeds; its resilience against foot traffic and its cascading, image 121
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) — making it an excellent choice for water-conscious landscapes; pink Knotweed is highly drought tolerant, image 117
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) — Pink Knotweed, Persicaria capitata, is a low-growing, creeping perennial, thriving in zones 7-10; ideal as, image 126
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Prefers partial shade and well-drained soil, and offers excellent erosion control on slopes; due to its hardy, image 131
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — this drought-tolerant plant blooms late summer to fall; commonly known as Pink Knotweed, image 130
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Ideal as ground cover or in rock gardens; annual / perennial for full or half or shade, image 129
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) — it spreads to around 18 inches and stands up to 6 inches tall; yet visually striking element, image 128
Pink Knotweed (Persicaria Capitata) — Featuring heart-shaped leaves and clustered; bubblegum-pink flowers that cluster into rounded, image 127

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