Polygonum pensylvanicum ( Pinkweed, Pink Knotweed, Smartweed, Pennsylvania Smartweed)


Botanical Information

FamilyPolygonaceae
GenusPolygonum
Speciespensylvanicum
CategoryWildflowers & Weeds

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height1 m
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJuly, August, September, October, November

Description and Growing Information

Notable Specimens
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are lance-shaped and are connected at the node by a membranous sheath.
Flower DescriptionThe flowers are rose-pink or white in elongated clusters.

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