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Persicaria amplexicaulis Taurus - Mountain Fleece

Persicaria amplexicaulis Taurus
Red Bistort, Mountain Fleece

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First flowers not very numerous but very lovely colour.

Nadine I., 09/11/2017

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Value-for-money
Persicaria amplexicaulis taurus, with numerous intense carmine red flowers grouped in spikes, is a great plant for ground cover.
Flower size
8 cm
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
60 cm
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -29°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil, Damp soil
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Recommended planting time March to May, September to November
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Flowering time July to September
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Description

Persicaria amplexicaulis Taurus , also known as Red Bistort or Polygoum, is a floriferous perennial that produces numerous spikes measuring 7 to 10cm (3 to 4in) in length, composed of small flowers with intense crimson red colour. The flowering is continuous throughout the summer. Thanks to its spreading habit, the plant is a good ground cover.

The plant is native to the Himalayas and has excellent hardiness. It can reach a height of 1m (3ft) at maturity. The leaves of Polygonum amplexicaule are semi-evergreen. They measure 15 to 25cm (6 to 10in) in length and are oval or heart-shaped with a medium green colour.

It can be found at the back corner of flower beds where it fills the space without smothering nearby plants. It can also be placed in rock gardens, borders, and even in wet areas near lakes and ponds. It can also be planted at the base of bushes. This Red Bistort brings joy to bees and butterflies that come to feed on it. It was formerly used as a culinary herb as well as for medicinal purposes.

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Persicaria amplexicaulis Taurus - Mountain Fleece (Flowering) Flowering
Persicaria amplexicaulis Taurus - Mountain Fleece (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour red
Flowering time July to September
Flower size 8 cm

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 60 cm
Growth rate normal

Botanical data

Genus

Persicaria

Species

amplexicaulis

Cultivar

Taurus

Family

Polygonaceae

Other common names

Red Bistort, Mountain Fleece

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference77381

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Planting and care

The Persicaria amplexicaulis taurus thrives in sunny or semi-shaded exposure. It is a very easy plant to grow. Plant it in any type of soil, as long as it is moist and humus-rich.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May, September to November

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow, Woodland edge, Pond edge
Type of use Border
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade, Shade
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, Damp soil, heavy, rich and moist.

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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