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water smartweed
Persicaria amphibia
perennial☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high water
Water smartweed is an amphibious perennial that thrives in wet habitats and shallow water, producing small pink or red flower spikes in summer. It grows rapidly and can form dense colonies, making it useful for wetland restoration and water garden edges.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 10bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eurasia and North America
Native to: Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Function & Care
biomass/mulcherosion controlwildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
leafshoot
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation