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common bistort

common bistort

Bistorta officinalis

herbaceousβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ high water❄ Hardy: Zone 3a – Zone 8b

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Common bistort is a hardy perennial with distinctive pink bottlebrush-like flower spikes that rise above basal rosettes of lance-shaped leaves. It thrives in damp meadows and boggy areas, making it excellent for wet garden spots and water margins.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3β€² tall Γ— 1–1.5β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Polygonaceae

Native Range

Northern Europe and Asia

Seasonality

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

SpringSummer

Companion Planting

Plants well with