Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail'

mountain fleeceflower

Family	Polygonaceae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 4a - 9b RHS: H - FH EGF: H1 - H5 Australia: 1 - 3
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Spread	0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light	full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture	moist, well-drained
Soil Type	clay to sandy
Soil pH	acidic to alkaline

Description	The herbaceous perennial Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail' (mountain fleeceflower) bears showy blooms during mid-summer to mid-autumn.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, cut flowers, ground cover, mass planting and waterfront.
Special Characteristics	This herbaceous perennial attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.