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Persicaria vacciniifolia

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 15 - 20 cm (6 - 8 in)
Spread 60 - 75 cm (2 - 2.5 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 vacciniifolia (creeping fleeceflower) bears bright pink flowers during early summer to mid summer. The foliage is deep green in colour.
Typical Uses Accent, alpine or rock garden, border, container, edging, ground cover and mass planting.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Persicaria vacciniifolia . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of light foot traffic.