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Persicaria virginiana 'Painter's Palette'

Family Polygonaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Spread 45 - 60 cm (1.5 - 2 ft)
Light partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Persicaria virginiana 'Painter's Palette' (jumpseed) bears showy flowers during late summer to mid-autumn. The foliage is showy. A specimen plant, Persicaria virginiana 'Painter's Palette' (jumpseed) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, edging, ground cover, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics This herbaceous perennial attracts butterflies to your garden. Persicaria virginiana 'Painter's Palette' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions Where conditions are favourable, Persicaria virginiana 'Painter's Palette' (jumpseed) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.