Persicaria microcephala ‘Red Dragon’

Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon'

Fleece Flower

Photo Credit: Stonehouse Nursery

Photo Credit: Stonehouse Nursery


Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon'

Fleece Flower

This non-running, sterile selection is grown for its striking tricolor patterned leaves which emerge maroon with a silvery green chevron and deep purple center, becoming greener in summer. White babyÕs breath-like flowers appear above the billowy foliage. May be pinched to limit height. A colorful accent for borders and containers.

Plant Details

  • Zone: 5 - 9
  • Height: 3-4
  • Spread: 3-4
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades, Purple Shades
  • Flower Color: White Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: No
  • 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: 5 - 9
  • Height: 3-4
  • Spread: 3-4
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
  • Drought tolerant: Yes, Once Established
  • Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer, Midsummer
  • Foliage Color: Green Shades, Purple Shades
  • Flower Color: White Shades
  • Fragrant: No
  • Good Cut Flower: No
  • 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