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Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Blackfield'

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.