Botanical Name: Common Names:
Persicaria decipiens Slender Knotweed,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
TBA Prostrate, Spreading
Description:
Trailing native wetlands perennial with green lanceolate leaves and thin pink flower spikes from late Spring through to Autumn. Plant does dieback during Winter. Grows approx. 30cm tall. Great habitat for waterbirds.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Any, Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Clay, Loam, Sandy
Landscape Use(s)
Aquatic Garden, Habitat, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Wetlands, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
None
Family Name: Origin:
Polygonaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Pink
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: High, Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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