
Adder-wort
Persicaria bistorta
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.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
18″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Keep Soil Consistently Moist But Not Waterlogged
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed, Division
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 4, 2020 by Daniel Triboulet (cc-by-sa)
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