Persicaria bistorta (common bistort, dragonwort, Easter giant)
Botanical Information
| Family | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Persicaria |
| Species | bistorta |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | Native to the United Kingdom. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Spread | 0.5 - 1 m |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August, September |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A vigorously growing perennial that can grow up to 1m tall. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | Flower borders, city gardens. |
| Propagation | Propagate by division during spring or autumn. |
| Cultivation | Ideal for a moist soil although it can tolerate some dryness; copes in full sun or partial shade. |
Photographs
Persicaria bistorta 'Superba'. Lanhydrock Gardens, England, Cornwall. 16/10/2019.