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Bistorta, Mountain Fleece 'Dikke Floskes'

Bistortaamplexicaulis

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Genus

Bistorta (bis-TOR-tuh)

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Species

amplexicaulis (am-pleks-ih-KAW-liss)

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Synonym

Persicaria amplexicaulis

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)

USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

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Gardener's Notes:

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coriaceous

ROSLINDALE, MA | December 2015 | neutral

This cultivar is highly rated by plantsman Bob Brown of Cotswold Garden Flowers, second only to Fat Domino. The species is one of the bes...Read More

horticus

(Zone 6a) | October 2002 | positive

very big flowers on this cultivar

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