White Fleece Flower/ Snakeweed

Persicaria polymorpha

$15.00 + GST

A newer perennial that is quickly attracting a lot of attention. Forms big, bushy mounds of large green leaves, blooming mid-summer  with hordes of creamy white flowers held in fluffy spikes. This is a well behaved, clump-forming perennial that is great used as a smaller hedge. Does not self seed around.

TYPE Perennial SUN Full Sun to Part Shade
HEIGHT 3.5 ft SOIL Moist
SPREAD 3.5 ft FLOWER Summer, White
ZONE 3 FRUIT Edible Foliage, No Fruit
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Latin Name: Persicaria polymorpha
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Growth Rate:

Medium growth rate

Foliage:

Big, bushy, green foliage

Birds/Bees/Hummingbirds:

Attracts butterflies

Deer/Rabbit:

Deer and rabbit resistant

Applications:

Used as a border plant, or in a mass planting

Native:

Native

Cut/Dried Flower:

Beautiful use as a cut or dried flower

Containers:

Great for planting in containers

Ornamental Features:

Blooms in summer

Sun:

Plant in a full sun to part shade location

Drainage:

Requires moist conditions

Soil Acidity:

Prefers sandy or clay soils

Maintenance:

Low maintenance

Clump Division:

Clumps may be divided in spring

Edible/Medicinal Uses:

A hot infusion of the leaves has been used in the treatment of whooping cough

Disclaimer:

DISCLAIMER: The information presented here regarding edible/herbal/medicinal uses is for informational purposes only. Always consult a physician or other qualified health professional prior to ingesting any plant not sold expressly for its edibility

Additional information

Pot Size

#1 Pot