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Persicaria (Persicaria)
The persicaria (Persicaria) are a large, diverse, and widely distributed group of flowering plants. Hardy and bearing colorful flower inflorescences, several persicaria are grown ornamentally. They tend to flower from midsummer through mid-fall. Gardeners should be careful with which species they choose to cultivate, though, as several persicaria have also become highly invasive in areas where they've been introduced.
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Attributes of Persicaria

Plant Height
1.5 m
Spread
2 m
Flower Color
White
Red
Purple
Pink
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen

Scientific Classification of Persicaria

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How to Grow and Care for Persicaria

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The persicaria genus comprises versatile plants popular for their attractive foliage and flowers. Basic care requires full to partial sun, moderate watering, and well-drained, fertile soil. Temperature preference varies, though most species tolerate a wide range. Common challenges include pests like aphids and fungal diseases, especially in stagnant, moist conditions. Persicaria displays seasonal changes: vigorous growth in spring/summer requires regular feeding; autumn may bring vibrant leaf color before dormancy in winter. Special care includes protecting from extreme cold and excess moisture.
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Exploring the Persicaria Plants

8 most common species:
Persicaria capitata
Pink knotweed
Pink knotweed (Persicaria capitata) is an evergreen perennial plant that grows up to 15 cm tall and 1.5 m long. Pink knotweed grows best in full sun and thrives in a variety of soil conditions. Pink knotweed is often cultivated as ground cover. It is considered an invasive weed in some regions.
Persicaria maculosa
Lady's thumb
Persicaria maculosa is an annual plant that can grow up to 80 cm tall. It is native to Eurasia with a range from Iceland to Japan and has become an invasive species in North America. As it is considered a weed, it is almost never cultivated.
Persicaria longiseta
Oriental lady's thumb
Oriental lady's thumb is a native of Asia and in that region it is a common weed in the rice paddies. Oriental lady's thumb can also be found in Europe and North America, where it is also considered a weed. It thrives in moist, wet soil such as floodplains, marshes, mudflats, and levees.
Persicaria virginiana
Jumpseed
Jumpseed (Persicaria virginiana) is a native North American plant related to buckwheat. Its common name jumpseed comes from the fact that the seeds appear to jump when a fully ripe seedpod is disrupted. It can be found throughout most of the central and eastern parts of the United States and Canada.
Persicaria lapathifolia
Curlytop Knotweed
Curlytop Knotweed is an annual herb that grows 20 to 79 cm tall. It features purplish stems that bulge at the joints. Flowers bloom in mid to late summer and are tiny and pink. Its fruit is a rounded, flat nut.
Persicaria filiformis
Asian jumpseed
Perennial, 30 to 80 cm in height. The stem part of the stem swells. The leaves are alternate, wide oval, 6 to 15 cm long, and have sharp tips. There is a cocoon leaf, and it is a sheath. There are coarse hairs on the whole leaves and stems. The flower has a general inflorescence, with flower heads that are 20 to 40 cm long from the top of the stem and leaf buds, and florets bloom sparsely. The color of the florets is red in the upper half and white in the lower half.
Persicaria chinensis
China knotweed
China knotweed (Persicaria chinensis) is a flowering plant species that grows throughout China, Japan, the Indian Subcontinent, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. China knotweed is also known as creeping smartweed. This species is considered a weed in some coastal regions of Australia.
Persicaria thunbergii
Thunbergs
Thunbergs are considered a weed, but are useful. They can be crushed to produce dye, and are an important pollen source for several bee and fly species. They can take up excess nitrogen and heavy metals, and so are now grown in areas polluted by these substances for this purpose. When the plant reaches maturity, it is plucked, taking the pollutants with it.

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Pink knotweed
Persicaria capitata
Pink knotweed
Pink knotweed (Persicaria capitata) is an evergreen perennial plant that grows up to 15 cm tall and 1.5 m long. Pink knotweed grows best in full sun and thrives in a variety of soil conditions. Pink knotweed is often cultivated as ground cover. It is considered an invasive weed in some regions.
Lady's thumb
Persicaria maculosa
Lady's thumb
Persicaria maculosa is an annual plant that can grow up to 80 cm tall. It is native to Eurasia with a range from Iceland to Japan and has become an invasive species in North America. As it is considered a weed, it is almost never cultivated.
Oriental lady's thumb
Persicaria longiseta
Oriental lady's thumb
Oriental lady's thumb is a native of Asia and in that region it is a common weed in the rice paddies. Oriental lady's thumb can also be found in Europe and North America, where it is also considered a weed. It thrives in moist, wet soil such as floodplains, marshes, mudflats, and levees.
Jumpseed
Persicaria virginiana
Jumpseed
Jumpseed (Persicaria virginiana) is a native North American plant related to buckwheat. Its common name jumpseed comes from the fact that the seeds appear to jump when a fully ripe seedpod is disrupted. It can be found throughout most of the central and eastern parts of the United States and Canada.
Curlytop Knotweed
Persicaria lapathifolia
Curlytop Knotweed
Curlytop Knotweed is an annual herb that grows 20 to 79 cm tall. It features purplish stems that bulge at the joints. Flowers bloom in mid to late summer and are tiny and pink. Its fruit is a rounded, flat nut.
Asian jumpseed
Persicaria filiformis
Asian jumpseed
Perennial, 30 to 80 cm in height. The stem part of the stem swells. The leaves are alternate, wide oval, 6 to 15 cm long, and have sharp tips. There is a cocoon leaf, and it is a sheath. There are coarse hairs on the whole leaves and stems. The flower has a general inflorescence, with flower heads that are 20 to 40 cm long from the top of the stem and leaf buds, and florets bloom sparsely. The color of the florets is red in the upper half and white in the lower half.
China knotweed
Persicaria chinensis
China knotweed
China knotweed (Persicaria chinensis) is a flowering plant species that grows throughout China, Japan, the Indian Subcontinent, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Vietnam. China knotweed is also known as creeping smartweed. This species is considered a weed in some coastal regions of Australia.
Thunbergs
Persicaria thunbergii
Thunbergs
Thunbergs are considered a weed, but are useful. They can be crushed to produce dye, and are an important pollen source for several bee and fly species. They can take up excess nitrogen and heavy metals, and so are now grown in areas polluted by these substances for this purpose. When the plant reaches maturity, it is plucked, taking the pollutants with it.
Slender knotweed
Persicaria decipiens
Slender knotweed
Persicaria decipiens was one of the plants first collected and described by naturalists Joseph Banks and Daniel Solander during the first voyage of Captain James Cook. Persicaria decipiens is an annual plant that sometimes grows along the ground and sometimes more vertically. It's recognizable by its distinctive white to pink flower spikelets.
Pennsylvania smartweed
Persicaria pensylvanica
Pennsylvania smartweed
The Persicaria pensylvanica is native to parts of North America. It can reach up to 2 m tall with upright and ribbed stems that can be branching or unbranched. There may be a dark blotch on the leaf blade and its flowers have five pinkish or greenish sepals each only a few millimeters long. The plant's fruit serves as an important source of food for almost 50 species of birds.
Water smartweed
Persicaria amphibia
Water smartweed
A perennial, water smartweed grows in slow-moving water. It can grow in, near, or underwater with the leaves floating on the surface. Its seeds serve as a food source for ducks and other fowl.
Water Pepper
Persicaria hydropiper
Water Pepper
Water Pepper is an annual herb that prefers to grow in moist areas and shallow water. The oils in this plant can be irritating to the skin, and the taste is unpalatable for most livestock.
Mile-A-Minute
Persicaria perfoliata
Mile-A-Minute
Mile-A-Minute (Persicaria perfoliata) is an annual herbaceous vine native to East Asia. This fast-growing vine has the potential to be incredibly invasive and is also colloquially called the "mile-a-minute" vine due to its rapid growth. Birds find the berries tasty and spread the seeds through their excrement, causing this species to spread even more!
False waterpepper
Persicaria hydropiperoides
False waterpepper
False waterpepper, also known as mild waterpepper, is a member of the buckwheat family. It has a sharp, peppery flavor, and the juice of the plant can cause your eyes to water. It grows in wet, marshy areas.
Kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate
Persicaria orientalis
Kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate
Kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate (Persicaria orientalis) is an heirloom annual that can grow to 2.5 m tall. Native to China, it has been growing in the United States for the past two centuries. It is a fast grower and will adapt to any climate. Blooms magenta or lighter red flowers from early summer to first frost.
Dotted smartweed
Persicaria punctata
Dotted smartweed
Dotted smartweed (Persicaria punctata) is a wetland plant important to many kinds of native wildlife. Its nectar attracts bees and beetles, and many insect larvae feed on its leaves. Small birds and mammals find the seeds very tasty. This plant thrives wherever there’s shallow water to be found, such as in ponds and marshes.
Arrowvine
Persicaria sagittata
Arrowvine
Arrowvine (Persicaria sagittata) is an annual herb that can grow to be 2 m tall with prickles along the stem. Arrowvine is native to the eastern half of North America as well as eastern Asia. This species is also known as the American tearthumb and the arrowleaf tearthumb.
Nepal persicaria
Persicaria nepalensis
Nepal persicaria
Nepal persicaria (Persicaria nepalensis) is a flowering plant that persists sporadically and is found near rivers, wetlands, and lakes. It has several environmental and social uses. Its tender young leaves can be eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable. This plant is a valuable ground cover, integrated into agroforestry systems to protect and stabilize the soil.
Knotweed
Persicaria senticosa
Knotweed
Knotweed is a unique plant with several interesting qualities. This herbaceous perennial is known for its ability to attract butterflies and bees with its bright pink flowers. Native to East Asia, this plant thrives in moist soil and partial shade, making it a popular choice for gardeners. With a height of around 1-3 feet, knotweed adds a beautiful splash of color to any landscape. Overall, knotweed is an eye-catching and beneficial addition to any garden or natural space.
Halberd-leaf tearthumb
Persicaria arifolia
Halberd-leaf tearthumb
Halberd-leaf tearthumb (Persicaria arifolia) is a flowering herbaceous vine typically found in damp habitats across North America, but most typically in the midwest and the northeastern U.S. It prefers sandy and undisturbed natural habitats. Halberd-leaf tearthumb got its common name for its prickly stems, featuring tiny thrones that can cut into the skin. The flowers appear from summer to fall.
Spotted knotweed
Persicaria strigosa
Spotted knotweed
Persicaria strigosa is an annual herb found throughout Africa, Asia, and Australia. It does well in wet soils and often grows in or at the edges of bodies of water. It is notable for its small, delicate pinkish-white flowers.
Redshank
Persicaria maculosa subsp. maculosa
Redshank
Often overlooked and seen as a weed, Persicaria maculosa subsp. maculosa contains various active substances like tannins, carbohydrates, vitamin C, organic acids, essential oils, and many others. It's a common plant in Eurasia.
Pale smartweed
Persicaria lapathifolia subsp. lapathifolia
Pale smartweed
Pale smartweed is easy to recognize by its pale rope of seeds that also give the plant its common name. The seeds of pale smartweed are a food source for wildlife in the United States, but the plant is considered invasive in Canada.
Persicaria pubescens
Persicaria pubescens
Persicaria pubescens
Persicaria pubescens is a versatile herbaceous perennial known for its sprawling habit and hairy stems. Its lance-shaped leaves cluster along the stem, often with a reddish-brown marking near the center. Small, pinkish-white flowers bloom in dense spikes, thriving in moist, well-drained soils. The plant's adaptive nature allows it to flourish along stream banks and in damp meadows, forming lush, ground-covering mats.
Persicaria viscofera
Persicaria viscofera
Persicaria viscofera
Persicaria viscofera is a resilient herbaceous plant known for its elongated leaves with pointed tips, often banded with a dark chevron. It bears clusters of tightly-packed, tiny flowers, adding a soft brush of color to damp habitats. The plant's sticky stem aids in supporting its growth amidst taller vegetation, allowing it to thrive in competitive environments.
Knotweeds 'Atrosanguinea'
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Atrosanguinea'
Knotweeds 'Atrosanguinea'
Knotweeds 'Atrosanguinea', which is sometimes also known as Mountain Fleece or red bistort, is a type of knotweed bred for its long red flowers which give it it’s ‘bloody’ name. It is hardy and robust, and useful for providing both color and bulk to beds or as a perennial border.
Knotweeds 'Blackfield'
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Blackfield'
Knotweeds 'Blackfield'
Considered unique for its blood-red spikes that are present from summer to fall, this cultivar's name can be attributed to its black-tipped tapers. As opposed to other amplexicaulis, the knotweeds 'Blackfield' is taller and will bloom dark red, long-lived flowers. It can be used in borders and as a ground cover.
Knotweeds 'Donald L owndes'
Persicaria affinis 'Donald L owndes'
Knotweeds 'Donald L owndes'
Knotweeds 'Donald L owndes' is a mat-forming perennial with a creeping habit that allows it to cover ground effectively, helping retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Its ovate leaves create a dense foliage, which in summer is adorned with dense, poker-like spikes of small, vivid pink flowers that deepen to red with age, attracting a range of pollinators. Hardy and low-maintenance, knotweeds 'Donald L owndes' thrives in a range of soils and light conditions, making it a versatile garden choice.
Knotweeds 'Superba'
Persicaria bistorta 'Superba'
Knotweeds 'Superba'
Knotweeds 'Superba', known for its ornate pink spikes, is a hardy perennial that unfurls its elliptical leaves in a dense, clumping habit. Flourishing in damp soils, its wand-like, dense flower clusters appear in spring and early summer, attracting pollinators to its low-lying foliage that thrives in sun to partial shade.
Knotweeds 'Superba'
Persicaria affinis 'Superba'
Knotweeds 'Superba'
Knotweeds 'Superba' is distinct for its spikes of tiny pale pink flowers that mature to a deep red. A dwarf cultivar of Persicaria affinis, its name acknowledges its beauty. This plant makes an attractive ground cover that changes color throughout the year - it blooms in the summer and its leaves become bronze-colored in the fall.
Vietnamese coriander
Persicaria odorata
Vietnamese coriander
Vietnamese coriander gives many culinary dishes of Southeast Asia that unique touch because of its pungent peppery taste with a hint of coriander. The herb is called the "laksa leaf" by Singaporeans because it's so common to add it to laksa dishes. Vietnamese coriander is a herbaceous perennial found in tropical Asian countries.
Persicaria maackiana
Persicaria maackiana
Persicaria maackiana
Persicaria maackiana is a perennial herb distinguished by its slender, arching stems and broad, lance-shaped leaves. In summer, delicate spikes of tiny, pinkish-white flowers emerge, attracting pollinators to its riverbank and woodland habitats. The foliage often takes on rich, reddish hues in autumn, showcasing persicaria maackiana's adaptive beauty across seasons.
Persicaria posumbu subsp. posumbu
Persicaria posumbu subsp. posumbu
Persicaria posumbu subsp. posumbu
Persicaria posumbu subsp. posumbu is a resilient herbaceous perennial with lance-shaped leaves and spikes of small, inconspicuous flowers. Preferring moist soils, it flourishes near water sources, where its dense foliage can form thickets that stabilize the soil and support local aquatic ecosystems. Persicaria posumbu subsp. posumbu's stems often display a reddish hue, adding a subtle splash of color to its greenery.
Japanese knotweed
Persicaria japonica
Japanese knotweed
Japanese knotweed is a robust, shade-tolerant perennial that often thrives along riverbanks and in moist woodland areas. It uniquely adapts to its lush habitat with broad, ovate leaves that can capture subdued sunlight. The plant features erect spikes of tiny, densely-clustered flowers, ranging from pink to white, that blossom in the late summer, providing a subtle yet attractive display.
Knotweeds 'Firetail'
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail'
Knotweeds 'Firetail'
Knotweeds 'Firetail' (Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail') is very similar to mountain fleece (Persicaria amplexicaulis) and is a difficult cultivar to tell apart from its parent. The main difference is that knotweeds 'Firetail' develops deep-red flowers throughout all stages of development as its name suggests. They are popular additions to the borders of gardens and ponds, but need a decent amount of space to grow.
Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon'
Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon'
Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon'
Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon' is a cultivar of Persicaria microcephala prized for its clump-forming habit, deep red stems, and leaves that emerge brown-purple with a chevron pattern in green. Tiny white flowers bloom in late summer and autumn. It is named for its unique red stems. Gardeners favor this cultivar for its smaller size, and its tolerance of rabbits and deer.
Knotweeds 'Darjeeling Red'
Persicaria affinis 'Darjeeling Red'
Knotweeds 'Darjeeling Red'
Most Japanese knotweeds have white flowers, but knotweeds 'Darjeeling Red' produces 15 cm-long brushes of dense flowers that start a pinkish white and darken to a deep crimson color in autumn. This plant grows up to 25 cm tall, so is shorter than some other varieties of Knotweed, but it's immensely popular as an edging plant and it's also a rock garden favorite.
Knotweeds 'Taurus'
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Taurus'
Knotweeds 'Taurus'
Compared to other cultivars, knotweeds 'Taurus' is more compact, flowers later in the season, and has crimson flowers that do not fade in the sun. The parent of this cultivar is Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail'. This plant is used in a variety of gardens due to its low maintenance needs and attractiveness to pollinators.
Lobed leaf knotweed
Persicaria runcinata
Lobed leaf knotweed
Persicaria runcinata is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae, native to the eastern Himalayas and Myanmar. It was first described in 1825 as Polygonum runcinata.
Small-headed knotweed
Persicaria microcephala
Small-headed knotweed
Small-headed knotweed (Persicaria microcephala) is a perennial with interesting leaves and showy flowers often utilized as a border plant for flower beds. It looks especially nice in wooden flower tubs or mixed containers. Not only does small-headed knotweed attract bees and birds, but it's also deer and rabbit resistant!
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The persicaria (Persicaria) are a large, diverse, and widely distributed group of flowering plants. Hardy and bearing colorful flower inflorescences, several persicaria are grown ornamentally. They tend to flower from midsummer through mid-fall. Gardeners should be careful with which species they choose to cultivate, though, as several persicaria have also become highly invasive in areas where they've been introduced.
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Attributes of Persicaria

Plant Height
1.5 m
Spread
2 m
Flower Color
White
Red
Purple
Pink
Leaf type
Semi-evergreen

Scientific Classification of Persicaria

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How to Grow and Care for Persicaria

The persicaria genus comprises versatile plants popular for their attractive foliage and flowers. Basic care requires full to partial sun, moderate watering, and well-drained, fertile soil. Temperature preference varies, though most species tolerate a wide range. Common challenges include pests like aphids and fungal diseases, especially in stagnant, moist conditions. Persicaria displays seasonal changes: vigorous growth in spring/summer requires regular feeding; autumn may bring vibrant leaf color before dormancy in winter. Special care includes protecting from extreme cold and excess moisture.
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8 most common species:
Persicaria capitata
Pink knotweed
Pink knotweed (Persicaria capitata) is an evergreen perennial plant that grows up to 15 cm tall and 1.5 m long. Pink knotweed grows best in full sun and thrives in a variety of soil conditions. Pink knotweed is often cultivated as ground cover. It is considered an invasive weed in some regions.
Persicaria maculosa
Lady's thumb
Persicaria maculosa is an annual plant that can grow up to 80 cm tall. It is native to Eurasia with a range from Iceland to Japan and has become an invasive species in North America. As it is considered a weed, it is almost never cultivated.
Persicaria longiseta
Oriental lady's thumb
Oriental lady's thumb is a native of Asia and in that region it is a common weed in the rice paddies. Oriental lady's thumb can also be found in Europe and North America, where it is also considered a weed. It thrives in moist, wet soil such as floodplains, marshes, mudflats, and levees.
Persicaria virginiana
Jumpseed
Jumpseed (Persicaria virginiana) is a native North American plant related to buckwheat. Its common name jumpseed comes from the fact that the seeds appear to jump when a fully ripe seedpod is disrupted. It can be found throughout most of the central and eastern parts of the United States and Canada.
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Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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