Knotweed

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Perennial

Location

Groundcover Collection

Source of plant

Irene Lekstutis

Description

An amazing plant, in beauty from the end of June until the frosts of autumn. It forms a big leafy clump,steadily increasing in size, with innumerable erect spikes of flowers. `Firetail' has spikes of brightercrimson, and larger size than the species. Effective season of bloom extends from summer into autumn. Plants 4' tall, 4' wide.

Special characteristics

flowering season