Smartweed, Knotweed

Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon'

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Overview

Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon' is a striking ornamental perennial featuring chevron-patterned leaves in shades of burgundy, green, and silver. Mature specimens reach up to 3 feet in height and spread 2 to 4 feet wide. This hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 4-7, preferring partial shade and moist soil. Its tiny, pinkish-white blooms appear in late summer, attracting pollinators. Ideal for adding contrast and color to borders and waterside plantings.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 6–9Climate Temperate

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — Though not the main attraction

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Medium
USDA zones: 6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Polygonaceae
Climate: Temperate

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Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — Its tiny, pinkish-white blooms appear in late summer, attracting pollinators, image 72

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — This hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 4-7, preferring partial shade and moist soil, image 71

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — With its adaptability and ornamental qualities; 'Red Dragon' is excellent for adding, image 65

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — complimenting both modern and traditional landscape designs; the leaves unfurl to a, image 64

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — In late summer to early fall; commonly known as Smartweed or Knotweed, image 80

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — Though not the main attraction; with its adaptability and ornamental qualities, image 82

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — inconspicuous white to pale pink flowers that rise in airy clusters above the foliage, image 81

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — It's well-suited for USDA hardiness zones 4 to 8; these flowers add a delicate, image 78

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — flourishing in partial shade to full sun and preferring consistently moist; white, image 79

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — The leaves unfurl to a size of approximately 4 to 5 inches long; this variety is, image 77

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — It does have an assertive spreading nature; mature specimens reach up to 3 feet in, image 86

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — 'Red Dragon' is excellent for adding low-maintenance visual interest to borders, image 84

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — this plant is sure to captivate and impress both the designer and the client, image 89

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — these flowers add a delicate contrast to the bold leaves.<br><br>As an easy-to-grow, image 83

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — or as a backdrop for smaller perennials; it does have an assertive spreading nature, image 85

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — complimenting both modern and traditional landscape designs; the leaves unfurl to a, image 87

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — With its adaptability and ornamental qualities; 'Red Dragon' is excellent for adding, image 88

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — This hardy plant thrives in USDA zones 4-7, preferring partial shade and moist soil, image 94

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — white flowers in the garden; is an herbaceous perennial that offers a dramatic, image 90

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — Its tiny, pinkish-white blooms appear in late summer, attracting pollinators, image 95

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — perennial with white blooms; though not the main attraction, image 91

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — Mature specimens reach up to 3 feet in height and spread 2 to 4 feet wide; ideal for, image 93

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — perennial for full or half; this plant is sure to captivate and impress both the, image 92

Smartweed, Knotweed (Persicaria Microcephala 'Red Dragon') — commonly known as Smartweed or Knotweed; it's well-suited for USDA hardiness zones 4, image 97

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