Persicaria virginiana 'Painter's Palette' (Painter's Palette Knotweed)
Botanical Information
| Family | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Persicaria |
| Species | virginiana |
| Cultivar | 'Painter's Palette' |
| Synonyms | Polyganum virginianum ‘Painter’s Palette’, Tovara virginiana ‘Painter’s Palette’, Tovara filiforma ‘Painter’s Palette’ |
| Category | Perennials |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 4 - 8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 2a - 8a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H4 - H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -35 - (-7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -30 - 20 |
| Height | 45 - 60 cm |
| Spread | 45 - 60 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | By division. |
| Cultivation | Grows in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. |
| Pests | Slugs and snails. |
| Notable Specimens | The A. M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description | Oval, wide, green leaves which spots of red, cream and yellow. |
| Flower Description | Small, dark red, beadlike flowers that grow on long stems. |
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