Bristly lady's thumb.

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Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Annual herb

Luz

Full sun to partial shade

Luz en interior

Luz indirecta brillante

Riego

Cada 2 a 4 días

Tamaño adulto

1 to 2 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Rápido

Rusticidad

USDA 5 a 9

Floración

Mid summer to late autumn

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist to mimic its natural damp habitat. Watch for wilting if the soil dries out too much. It is a vigorous grower so keep an eye on it to make sure it does not crowd out other plants.

Riego

Keep the soil damp at all times.

Abonado

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

Trim back spent flower spikes to encourage more blooms.

Trasplante

Since it is an annual, you will typically replace it each season.

Suelo

Moist, fertile soil

pH del suelo

Neutral to slightly acidic

Temperatura

-10 a 35°C

Humedad

40 a 80%

Seguridad

Personas

There are no reports of significant toxicity to humans.

Niños

The small seeds and stems pose a minor choking hazard if ingested by small children.

Alérgenos por contacto

The stems can cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen may cause mild reactions in those prone to seasonal allergies.

Comestibilidad

This plant is not considered edible and should not be consumed.

Cómo identificarla

• Pink flower spikes
• Bristly leaf sheaths
• Lance shaped green leaves
• Reddish stems
• Small dark seeds

Altura

0,2 a 0,6m

Anchura

0,3 a 0,9m

Hojas

green, deciduous

Flores

pink, magenta, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

black, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck plant sap.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

seed

Cuándo plantar

spring

Pair this plant with other moisture loving species to create a lush, low maintenance border.

Buenas compañeras

• Eutrochium purpureum — They share similar moisture needs and provide a nice height contrast.
• Cardinal flower — Both thrive in the damp conditions this plant prefers.

Especies parecidas

• Persicaria maculosa — It has a similar growth habit but features a dark spot on its leaves.

Ciencia

Familia

Polygonaceae

Género

Persicaria

Orden

Caryophyllales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Eastern Asia

Conservación

It is considered an invasive weed in many regions outside its native range.

It colonizes open, moist, and disturbed habitats by producing vast quantities of easily dispersed seeds.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

ground cover, pollinator garden, naturalized areas

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Is it invasive?

Yes, it spreads aggressively by seed and is considered invasive in parts of North America.

How do I control it?

Pull the plants before they set seed to prevent further spread.

De dónde viene el nombre

The name Persicaria comes from the Latin word for peach, referring to the leaf shape, while longiseta refers to the long bristles on the stem sheaths.

Bueno saberlo

• It is often called bristly knotweed due to the stiff hairs on its stem sheaths.
• The plant thrives in damp, disturbed soil like riverbanks or garden beds.
• It can produce thousands of seeds in a single season.