Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Taurus'

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	60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 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	Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Taurus' (mountain fleeceflower) produces bright red blossoms during mid-summer to mid autumn. This plant has foliage that is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses	Accent, border, container, cut flowers, ground cover, mass planting and waterfront.
Special Characteristics	Butterflies are attracted to Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Taurus' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits.