Adder-wort

Persicaria bistorta

Also known as Bistort, Snakeweed, Adderwort bistort

Native Plants · Adder-Wort · Bistort · Persicaria · Pink Flowers · Moist Soil · Perennial · Pollinator · Medicinal Herb · Shade Tolerant · Cottage Garden

Adder-wort (Persicaria bistorta) is a reliable, easy-care perennial that prefers moist, humus-rich soil in partial shade or dappled sunlight. It produces attractive pink flower spikes in late spring to early summer that draw bees, butterflies, and birds. Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry spells, and divide clumps every few years to keep the plant vigorous.