Persicaria Variegata

Description

Persicaria variegata is a flowering plant species in the family Polygonaceae, known for its attractive foliage and tolerance of a range of garden conditions.P Here’s a general description:

Botanical Name: Persicaria variegata

Synonym: Polygonum variegatum
Family: Polygonaceae (the knotweed family)

Description:

• Habit: Herbaceous perennial, sometimes grown as a ground cover. It has a sprawling or arching growth habit.

• Height: Typically grows 30–90 cm (1–3 feet) tall.

• Stems: Slender, reddish or green stems that may root at the nodes when in contact with soil.

• Leaves:

  • Lance-shaped, alternately arranged.

  • Characterized by variegation—often with green leaves marked by creamy-white or pale yellow streaks or blotches.

  • Sheathing stipules (ocreae) are typical of the genus.

• Flowers:

  • Tiny, pinkish to pale purple.

  • Borne on slender, terminal or axillary racemes or spikes in late summer to autumn.

  • Not especially showy, but attract pollinators.

• Fruit: Small, dark achenes.

Habitat & Range:

• Native to parts of East Asia, including China and Korea.

• Naturalized in some parts of Europe and North America.

• Prefers moist, well-drained soils and partial to full sun.

Uses:

• Ornamental: Grown for its foliage in gardens and containers.

• Groundcover: Used to control erosion or fill in shady garden areas.

• Wildlife: Provides nectar and pollen for bees and other insects.

Care Notes:

• Low maintenance.

• May spread vigorously, so monitor its growth.

• Can tolerate periodic wet soil.