| Common Name | Brushstrokes Persicaria |
|---|---|
| Family | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Persicaria |
| species | virginiana |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | -- |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | June, July, August, September, October |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Green, Brown |
| Dormancy | -- |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Growth Habit | Clumping, Upright |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | Compared to 'Lance Corporal', the leaves are much larger (3 times the size). |
| Landscape Value | Mass to accent other plants, great in combinations, background. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Spring |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 32" / 24" / 36" |
| Soil (Garden) | Average |
| Water (Garden) | Average |
| Special Uses | -- |
| Comments | In deep shade the velvet is dark green and the plant is a foot taller. |
Persicaria ‘Brushstrokes’
|
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
This Persicaria has much larger velvety leaves, taller, and showier than 'Lance Corporal'. It's also later blooming. (in November!-so seeding is hardly a problem). Tiny red flowers. Because of it's stature, it's a great back or mid-border plant. This plant is not a sprawler like so many Persicaria.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 32″ / 24″ / 36″
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): June, July, August, September, October
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry moderately between waterings. |
| EC | 1.0 – 2.0 |
| pH | 5.8 – 7.2 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | 6 – 8 weeks |
| Day Length for Flowering | Long Day |
  |
 |
All photography is property and © of TERRA NOVA® Nurseries, and is only to be used for promotional material related to TERRA NOVA® products.
Please credit TERRA NOVA® Nurseries in the following manner:
Photo(s) courtesy of TERRA NOVA® Nurseries, Inc.
www.terranovanurseries.com
 |
 |
 |
 |
Related products
