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spotted lady's thumb

spotted lady's thumb

Persicaria maculosa

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 3aZone 11b

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A fast-growing annual or short-lived perennial with distinctive dark-spotted leaves and small pink or white flower spikes. Commonly found in disturbed areas and considered invasive in many regions.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1–2.5′ tall × 0.5–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Polygonaceae

Native Range

Eastern Asia

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with