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knotweed 'Lance Corporal'
Persicariafiliformis 'Lance Corporal'
Genus
Persicaria
Family
Polygonaceae
About this plant
A tough, deciduous, herbaceous perennial growing to 60cm (2ft) high and across, with large, mid-green heart-shaped leaves, each baring a contrasting, dark purple 'V' or chevron on the upper surface. In late summer pinkish-red flowers appear on long, slender stems which are carried well above the foliage
Growing Information
Height
0.5-1 Metres
Spread
0.5-1 Metres
Care Guide
Cultivation
Grows well in moist, but well-drained soil in partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old, flowered stems to the ground in autumn