Jesusplant
Persicaria maculosa
Persicaria
Polygonaceae
Flowering Plants
Zone 4–10
🐾 Pet-Safe
🌱 Beginner Friendly
This adaptable annual or short-lived perennial produces small pink flower spikes from summer through fall. Thrives in various soil conditions and requires minimal maintenance once established. Self-seeds readily and attracts beneficial insects and birds.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Average Watering, Tolerates Both Moist And Dry Conditions
Soil pH
4 – 8.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Alabama
Alaska
Albania
Alberta
Algeria
Altay
Amur
Argentina Northeast
Argentina Northwest
Argentina South
Arizona
Arkansas
Austria
Azores
Baleares
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Bolivia
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
🐝 Birds
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Aug 29, 2017 by 1 (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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