Persicaria polymorpha
Persicaria polymorpha or giant fleece flower is a HUGE perennial for the back of the border with months of white flowers.
Persicaria polymorpha is a plant with presence! It grows five to seven feet tall into an arching vase shape. It is topped with astilbe-like masses of white flowers on every stem often from summer well into fall. The flowers are followed by pinkish seed heads. A clumping, non-invasive plant, white dragon looks great at the back of the border with Miscanthus, Sambucus nigra ‘Black Beauty’ and other large perennials. Loves moist soils but quite tolerant of drought once established.
Common Name: Giant Fleece Flower
Family: Polygonaceae (The Buckwheat Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Shade Part Shade Part Sun Full Sun
Height: 4-6'
Width: 3-5'
Primary Bloom Colour: White/Cream
Secondary Bloom Colour: Pink
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Summer - Fall
Soil Moisture: Average
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: High elevation, gravelly slopes.
Award: GPP
Geographical Origin:
