I love these colors together, especially on one plant...
Tiny, delicate white blooms...
Since it is sterile, it won't re-seed all over like regular fleece flower...I'm amazed at how well it filled in this spot...
It's hardy here, and lasts through the winter with mild freeze damage...Loves water, but will do well without...
New growth in cooler weather is this brilliant purple and reds...
Brilliant...
(per-si-care' ee-ah my-crow-ceh' fal-ah)
Common name: Smartweed, Knotweed, Fleeceflower
Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat)
Height x width: 24" x 30-40"
Growth rate: vigorous but not invasive as many other relatives (sterile so not seed invasive, non-stoloniferous so not root invasive)
Foliage: main feature of this cultivar, being deep burgundy in early spring with dark and mint or white-edged center ("chevron"); in summer may be a blend of burgundy, red and silver; color varies with temperature, being more intense in sun and heat; elongated heart-shaped 1-1.5" wide and 3-4" long; dark red stems and often pink central vein
Flowers: none significant
Hardiness: USDA zones 4-9
Soil: tolerates most including heavy clay
Light: sun or shade
Pests and problems: none significant
Landscape habit, uses: clump-forming; borders, accents, mixed containers, massed; effective combined with silver foliage such as Silver Mound Artemisia, yellow flowers such as from Coreopsis
Other interest: originated with Crystal Palace Perennials in Indiana, being introduced commercially through PlantHaven
Other culture: low maintenance
Propagation: cuttings, but license required for commercial propagation
Sources: Crystal Palace Perennials (IN), Shady Oaks Nursery (MN), for list of wholesale sources contact PlantHaven
Very interesting that it is sterile! Good post
ReplyDeleteI love this flower too. Very delicate looking!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a beautiful filler plant. Interesting that it will not reseed.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend filled with many blessings!!!