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Persicaria affinis 'Dimity'

Family Polygonaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in)
Spread 30 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Persicaria affinis 'Dimity' (dwarf fleeceflower) bears light pink blooms during early summer to late summer. The foliage is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover and mass planting.
Special Characteristics It is worthy to note that Persicaria affinis 'Dimity' tolerates drought and light foot traffic, and has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. Persicaria affinis 'Dimity' attracts butterflies to your garden.