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Common name: "Bistort" or "Mountain Fleece"
Latin name: 
Persicaria amplexicaulis

Mountain Fleece
Native to: Himalayas
Zone:
5 - 8 

Winter hardy:
Yes
Water depth:
Bog plant

Flowers: Yes, Mid summer - Early fall

Height: 
36" - 48"
Spread:
36" - 48"

Pests:
Aphids or slugs
Sunshine:
Pictured: Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail'
Cultural information: "Bistort" is a clump forming perennial that can grow quite large. During mid summer it produces numerous spikes of pink flowers. Plant in full sun to partial shade in any moist or boggy soil. "Mountain Fleece" also tolerates dry soils and can be grown in flower beds.

Persicaria amplexicaulis is a poisonous plant. If ingested it can cause mild upset stomach. The sap may irritate sensitive skin.

Keep an eye out for these hybrid Persicaria. 'Arun Gem' grows to 12" in height with dark pink flowers. 'Firetail' has bright red flowers and 'Inverlieth' is mound forming to 18" in height and width with dark red flowers".

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