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Persicaria bistorta 'Superba'

Family Polygonaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 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 bistorta 'Superba' (pink Bistort) bears showy blossoms during early summer to late summer.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting and waterfront.
Special Characteristics Birds and butterflies are attracted to Persicaria bistorta 'Superba' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits. In autumn, Persicaria bistorta 'Superba' is alight with fall colour.