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Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Taurus'

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.