Amphibious bistort
Persicaria amphibia
Persicaria
Polygonaceae
Native Plants
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Amphibious bistort is a versatile aquatic or marginal perennial that thrives in wet soils, ponds, and slow-moving water. It produces attractive pink flower spikes in summer and is excellent for naturalizing pond edges or boggy areas. Little care is needed beyond ensuring consistent moisture.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
—
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 3-5 Days Or Keep Soil Consistently Moist • Water Generously; Tolerates Waterlogged Conditions And Thrives At Pond Margins
Soil pH
5.5 – 6.5
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Alabama
Alaska
Albania
Alberta
Algeria
Altay
Amur
Argentina Northeast
Argentina South
Arizona
Arkansas
Austria
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
British Columbia
Bulgaria
Buryatiya
California
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 31, 2022 by salo mervi (cc-by-sa)
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