Persicaria maculosa

Persicaria maculosa growing herbaceous of the genus Persicaria also known as Redshank or Lady’s thumb, Persicaria maculosa annual plant, used as ornamental plant and attract pollinators, can grow in temperate, mediterranean or subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 2-10.

Leaves color green in lanceolate shape.

Persicaria maculosa flower

Flower color pink, white, the flowers small in pompom shape and grow in clusters.

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Requirements for Persicaria maculosa growing and care:

Moist soil

What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction

Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No

Difficulties or problems when growing:
Aggressive, invasive

Planting season:
Spring / Summer / Autumn (more than hardiness zone 9)

Pests and diseases:
Aphids

Pruning season:
Winter

How to prune:
Just for design

Size of the plant?
60-90cm, 2-3 feet

Growth speed in optimal condition:
Fast growing / Medium growing

Water requirement:
Average amount of water / Big amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade

Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
No

Blooming information

Bloom season?
Summer

General information about the flower:
White or pink in bowl shape and grow in clusters

Scientific name:

Persicaria maculosa