Do they come true to seed? Those of you who are having problems with extreme invasiveness may not have P. virginiana but a similar plant in the knotweed family (Polygonum). I too have this plant running wild in my garden. I live in zone 5, Northeast Ohio. This genus of herbaceous perennials and annuals occurs almost worldwide and is commonly known as Bistort or Knotweed. It seems to grow on runners, not spread from seeds. google_ad_height = 90; Sadly, she died recently of cancer, so this plant means more than ever to me. //2006-11-28: sideshow Hardiness zone 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b. Bought this plant at a farmers market two years ago, they weren't sure of its name. I welcome comments about my web pages; feel free to use the form below to Persicaria virginiana ‘Painter’s Palette’ in the Secret Garden ⓒ Michaela at TGE Unlike her aggressive, famously invasive Asian cousin (Japanese knotweed) , Persicaria virginiana ‘Painter’s Palette’ (as I prefer to call this Virginia knotweed cultivar) is a truly beautiful, endlessly useful … I have given pieces to other gardeners (just dig up a clump with roots & soil) and it thrives for everyone. 32115 Prairie Lane Winona, MN 55987; Toll Free / … Persicaria campanulata. google_color_text = "000000"; This plant just came up this spring as a volunteer in my south facing sunny garden. It can be prolific by seed, but I think not enough to become invasive. Lesser knotweed. I like it too much to just pull it all out so I potted some to keep it contained. These rhizomatous or stoloniferous plants are spreading and sometimes invasive. My chosen rooted start was potted up in the spring, 2017, and grew beautifully, bloomed in fall. Hi Merrygay, you can surely use it as a flower arrangement mixed with other plants as well..thing is it doesn't last..only good for a few days or when a guest is coming over and want to impress a little corner in the house. It is widespread across Eurasia from Iceland south to Portugal and east to Japan. //2006-11-28: bottombar Some sources say to plant in a sunny garden, and others in a shady garden. google_ad_format = "120x600_as"; Browse pictures and read growth / cultivation information about Persicaria, Jumpseed, … Never ever saw this or any of it's plainer varieties in the 8 years we lived in N. Virginia. google_color_link = "0000CC"; We have been struggling to keep up with it and spend countless hours pulling it up. The next spring it will burst out of the ground and be in bloom with the iris in late May. £5.70. This is said to not be as invasive as Japanese knotweed but having purchased a house with this problem, I find it hard to believe. If you Seed from '02 garden. We have painter's palette taking over our entire garden. It tolerates both sun and shade very well. Thanks for the great information. //-->, , PlantLinks to other web pages about Persicaria virginiana 'Painter's palette', ordinary garden soil, grows best when not too dry, give 4-6 weeks cold, then germinate at room temperature. Persicaria virginiana Painters Palette aka Painters Palette. Name: Jennifer 48036 MI (Zone 6b) jvdubb Jun 17, 2014 8:58 PM CST. Any plant with the word knotweed sends shivers up my spine, Japanese Knotweed is a curse. I love this plant! I looked at their web site and could only find polygonum virginianum and it apeared to have white flowers and diferent shaped leaves with less coloration. The scene in unexpected places had it for years, love it and never what... 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