Kiss me over the garden gate seedlings?

Please help. I wintersowed (two winters ago) this beautiful plant. Now that I am close to finishing clean up in my garden, I don't have a clue what the seedlings of this plant look like. I have left everything I am not sure of intact for now. Does anyone know what the seedlings look like? I would really appreciate any help.

Thanks
Procrastinator

No worries.

They are thriving and I have a much better idea what to look for next year.

E&O

They are Ornamental Buckwheat. ( Polygonum orientale)
Which form did you seed and which zone are you in?
I like the variegated form as it has large cream and green leaves and then late in the season the tassel type flowers and seed heads. Here in zone 3 they do not survive the winter, but the birds like them.

Did I miss something, was there a picture?

Hi all

Keep in mind that I am a gardener???? that loves growing stuff but is so green regarding many plants.

My original post was moved so it stood a better chance of being seen.
By the time it was moved I had full grown plants.

I have finally unloaded my camera and have some pics. I will show a few and perhaps someone can tell me exactly what the proper name is?
Hoping this is the case.

The leaves are not variegated but sure sounds lovely.

Okay first pic

Thanks in advance for your interest and input. This is why I love the people in DG.

Elaine and Otis

Another but not much different

Thanks again

Elaine and Otis

Looks like yours is this one--Persicaria orientalis http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/go/780/ (formerly known as Polygonum orientale). Yours looks like the straight species which isn't variegated, but there is at least one variegated cultivar that's available so maybe you can look for that one next year.

Thanks ecrane! You amaze me with your knowledge.

Can you tell me why the powers that be decide to change a name? That has always intrigued me.

The variegated type sounds like it is worth a try.

Hugs Elaine and Otis

There are two common causes of name changes--one is that botanists take a look at a particular genus and decide that plants that are grouped together in the same genus are really different enough from each other that they ought to be separated (I believe that's what happened here, with some plants that used to be Polygonum now being known as Persicaria). Then there are other times when they decide that two different genera aren't really that different and ought to be combined into one (one example that I know of is the genus Michelia--it used to be its own genus but they decided that it's really similar to Magnolia so all the plants that used to be Michelia are now Magnolia). Lucky for us Plant Files will usually keep track of the old names as synonyms, so if all you know is the old name and you search under that you still ought to find your plant.

ecrane - Thanks for the in depth info. DG is so blessed to have you providing such excellent information and help to all those who ask. It seems we can always count on you and your vast knowledge.

You rock!

Many thanks

Hugs and blessings
Elaine and Otis

Glad to help! I've learned a lot from people here over the years so I'm just trying to return the favor!