Painter knotweed
Persicaria 'Painter'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size18 to 24 inches tall18 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Dark red
Garden uses
Notes
'Painter' knotweed (Persicaria 'Painter') is a perennial for naturalized areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It grows 18 to 24 inches tall and wide, and it tolerates drought. Dark red blooms open from mid to late summer and into early autumn. It sits low on the menu for deer.
Pairs well with Prairie dropseed, Monsieur Jules Elie peony, and Ostrich fern.