{"id":5655530635413,"title":"Persicaria amphibia (Water Smartweed)","handle":"persicaria-amphibia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA perennial wetland plant forming mats of lanceolate leaves that float on the water surface in full sun. Plants are often exposed as water levels fall in summer. 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Persicaria amphibia Water Smartweed

Description

A perennial wetland plant forming mats of lanceolate leaves that float on the water surface in full sun. Plants are often exposed as water levels fall in summer. Scarlet- to rose-coloured flowers are very attractive to pollinators.

habitat Wetlands
light Full sun
moisture Wet to amphibious
height Up to 40 cm
flowering June to August
habit Rhizomatous perennial forb
feature Attracts bees
companion plants Soft-stemmed Bulrush, Pacific Water-parsley, Inflated Sedge, Woolly Sedge
sowing time
Sow in fall for spring germination. Cold stratification required. 


Size
$6.00
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