Persicaria virginiana 'Lance Corporal' | Lance Corporal Knotweed
DESCRIPTION
Persicaria virginiana 'Lance Corporal' is a deciduous perennial native to regions spanning the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and parts of China. It blooms from late summer to early fall, producing slender, rose-pink flower spikes that resemble fireworks. The plant features bright green, heart-shaped leaves, each adorned with a contrasting dark red chevron on the upper surface.
'Lance Corporal' spreads via underground rhizomes, forming dense colonies that make it suitable for use as a groundcover. It attracts butterflies and other beneficial pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity. While deer-resistant, it may require some maintenance to prevent unwanted spreading. The plant performs well in various soil types, including clay, provided there is good drainage.
DESCRIPTION
Persicaria virginiana 'Lance Corporal' is a deciduous perennial native to regions spanning the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and parts of China. It blooms from late summer to early fall, producing slender, rose-pink flower spikes that resemble fireworks. The plant features bright green, heart-shaped leaves, each adorned with a contrasting dark red chevron on the upper surface.
'Lance Corporal' spreads via underground rhizomes, forming dense colonies that make it suitable for use as a groundcover. It attracts butterflies and other beneficial pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity. While deer-resistant, it may require some maintenance to prevent unwanted spreading. The plant performs well in various soil types, including clay, provided there is good drainage.
DESCRIPTION
Persicaria virginiana 'Lance Corporal' is a deciduous perennial native to regions spanning the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and parts of China. It blooms from late summer to early fall, producing slender, rose-pink flower spikes that resemble fireworks. The plant features bright green, heart-shaped leaves, each adorned with a contrasting dark red chevron on the upper surface.
'Lance Corporal' spreads via underground rhizomes, forming dense colonies that make it suitable for use as a groundcover. It attracts butterflies and other beneficial pollinators, enhancing garden biodiversity. While deer-resistant, it may require some maintenance to prevent unwanted spreading. The plant performs well in various soil types, including clay, provided there is good drainage.
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Family: Polygonaceae
Height: 16–24 inches
Width: 16–36 inches
Flower color: Rose-pink to red
Foliage color: Green with a dark red central chevron
Bloom time: Late summer to early fall
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Regular; prefers average, well-drained soil
Maintenance: Low; may spread via rhizomes; consider containing to prevent unwanted spreading
Growing zone: USDA zones 5–10
Wildlife attractors: Attracts butterflies; deer-resistant
