Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Firetail'
Fleece Flower-MountainCommonly grown in the perennial gardens of Europe, this easy care perennial grows quickly to form a large clump of dark green foliage topped with ruby red flower spikes for many weeks. Most effective when planted en masse; encourage gardeners to purchase this plant in groups of three. Prefers fertile, moist soils.
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 9
- Height: 36-48"
- Spread: 24-36"
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Red Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Not native to North America
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Bee-friendly: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 9
- Height: 36-48"
- Spread: 24-36"
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
- Flower Color: Red Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Not native to North America
- Bee-friendly: No
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average
- Requires Shade in Production: Yes
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes