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Persicaria Species, Dyer's Knotweed, Japanese Indigo

Persicariatinctoria

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Genus

Persicaria (per-sih-KAR-ee-uh)

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Species

tinctoria (tink-TOR-ee-uh)

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Synonym

Polygonum tinctorium

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Textured

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Perennials

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed

Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry

Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Saint Joseph, Missouri

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