Polygonum persicaria (Lady's Thumb)
Botanical Information
| Family | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Polygonum |
| Species | persicaria |
| Category | Wildflowers & Weeds |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Growth | Medium |
| Flowering Period | August, September, October |
Description and Growing Information
| Leaf Description | Leaves alternate along stems, slender and pointed, somewhat lance-shaped. Hairy on the top side with black, brown or purplish colour marks on leaves with a thumb-like appearance. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are clustered in terminal spikes at the ends of stems. Individual flowers are small and usually pink in colour but can occasionally be white. |
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