Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Blackfield'

mountain fleeceflower

Family	Polygonaceae
Plant Type
Zone	USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	0.9 - 1 m (3 ft)
Spread	75 - 90 cm (2.5 - 3 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Blackfield' (mountain fleeceflower) bears bright red blooms during mid summer to mid-fall. This plant has deep green foliage. Find a prominent place in your garden for the stunning Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Blackfield' (mountain fleeceflower) which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting, specimen and waterfront.
Special Characteristics	Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Blackfield' has a natural resistance to deer and rabbits. Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Blackfield' attracts butterflies to your garden.