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Bistorta Species, Himalayan Fleece Flower, Himalayan Knotweed

Bistortaaffinis

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Genus

Bistorta (bis-TOR-tuh)

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Species

affinis (uh-FEE-niss)

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Synonym

Persicaria affinis

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Textured

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Pink

Bloom Time

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Gardener's Notes:

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mthmaine

Spruce Head, ME | July 2010 | positive

Low-growing plant spreads fairly quickly. Good groundcover. I have it growing in my rock garden in mid-coast Maine.

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