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common bistort

Bistorta officinalis

Pollinator Friendly

Genus: Bistorta
Family: Polygonaceae
Common Names: dragonwort, Easter giant, Easter ledges, Easter magiant, Easter man-giant, gentle dock, great bistort, osterick, oysterloit, passion dock, patience dock, patient dock, red legs, twice-writhen, adderwort [2], snakeweed [2], bistort

About this plant

P. bistorta is a vigorous rhizomatous perennial to 1m tall, with prominently veined, ovate leaves to 30cm long, and dense spikes of small pale pink flowers in summer and early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Semi Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Ideal for a moist soil although it can tolerate some dryness; copes in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

Deadhead faded spikes

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years