Plants > Perennials

knotweed 'Silver Brown'

Persicaria microcephala 'Silver Brown'

Genus: Persicaria
Family: Polygonaceae

About this plant

A vigorous clump-forming deciduous perennial with attractive silvery-green heart-shaped foliage with a dark brownish-red centre and margins. Upright spikes of pinkish-white flowers appear from late summer through until the autumn. This variety is best suited to larger gardens

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingNorth FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring or autumn

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground Cover

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years