There are many different cultivars of Persicaria available from medium to dwarf height. Vigorous, Persicaria affinis 'Superba' (Lesser Knotweed) is a mat-forming, semi-evergreen perennial boasting charming spikes, 3 in. Click on an acronym to view each weed list, or click here for a composite list of Weeds of the U.S. Most groundcover plants are a bit to very invasive… and that’s normal, considering that we choose groundcovers specifically for their ability to cover ground. If the invasive Persicarias have turned you off to this genus, I’d urge you to look again at Persicaria affinis varieties. Poor Persicaria! Himalayan Knotweed. Dwarf knotweed (Persicaria affinis, syn. A group of useful woodland plants that handle damp conditions, some species do have a tendency to roam can be an issue. Noteworthy Characteristics. Blooming for weeks from midsummer into fall, the blossoms are borne above the foliage mat of elliptic to lance-shaped, deep green leaves which turn bronzy-red in the fall. If you read up on pink knotweed information, you’ll find that the plant is banned in England and considered invasive in California. They get about 18″ tall and 3′ wide, though mine have spread slightly wider with age. Certain weedy, invasive members of the genus have given the rest a bad name, and discouraged gardeners from getting to know these versatile performers. Some persicarias have been classified as invasive, but so far these have not tried to expand outside of the current planting area. Deep green, lance-shaped, finely tooth-edged leaves are mostly basal; they grow 2412 inches long, turn bronze in winter. This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below.This plant may be known by one or more common names in different places, and some are listed above. Popular Varieties of Persicaria Grown in the UK. Our garden-worthy selections are happiest in semishade with ample moisture. Zones US, MS, LS; USDA 6-8. Persicaria ‘Dimity’ thrives in USDA Zones 5-9, possibly as low as 3. The stems are usually light green, round, and glabrous or slightly pubescent. Pinkhead knotweed plants (Polygonum capitatum or Persicaria capitata) are considered excellent low-growing groundcover by some gardeners.They are also called invasive pests by others. Persicaria polymorpha Common name: Great White Fleece Flower; Giant Fleece Flower. From a fist-size division Persicaria polymorpha should give you a blooming plant in the first season. Lady's Thumb Persicaria maculosa Knotweed family (Polygonaceae) Description: This plant is a summer annual that is ½â€“2' tall and more or less erect, although individual plants may sprawl. The next spring it will burst out of the ground and be in bloom with the iris in late May. Himalayan native. Each plant has grown wider rather than taller, with the norm being about 2.5' high by 2' across. Persicaria Knotweed. 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