Family: Polygonaceae
Scientific Name: Persicaria virginiana var filiformisl
Common Name: Painters Pallet
Description | A colorful plant for the partial shaded areas of the garden. Useful as a tall ground cover. |
Pronunciation | (per-si-CAR-i-a)(vir-jin-i-A-nah)(FIL-i-form-is) |
Plant Type | All Plants, Perennials Hardy |
Hardiness Zone | 5 |
Sunlight | part sun |
Moisture | average, moist, can be aggressive in moist soils |
Soil & Site | average |
Flowers | small brownish flowers, not very ornamental |
Leaves | rich green leaves, maroon markings, cream colored patches, each leaf has a different variegation pattern |
Dimensions | 18 inches |
Propagation | cuttings, division |
Misc Facts | (syn. Tovara virginiana) |
Notes & Reference | #40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills) |
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