Jumpseed.

De un vistazo

Nivel de cuidados

Fácil

Tipo de planta

Perennial

Luz

Partial shade to full shade

Luz en interior

Luz media

Riego

Cada 3 a 7 días

Tamaño adulto

2 to 3 feet

Ritmo de crecimiento

Medio

Rusticidad

USDA 4 a 9

Floración

Late summer to early autumn

Cuidados

Keep the soil consistently moist to mimic its natural woodland home. Watch for wilting leaves, which signal that the plant needs a drink. It is quite hardy and generally stays happy with minimal fuss.

Riego

Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.

Abonado

Apply a balanced organic fertilizer during the active growing season.

Poda

Cut back the dead foliage in late winter or early spring.

Trasplante

Repot only when the plant becomes root bound or needs a larger container.

Suelo

Rich, moist, well draining soil

pH del suelo

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatura

-20 a 30°C

Humedad

40 a 70%

Tolerancia a la sequía

Baja

Longevidad

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years

Resistencia a ciervos y conejos

Moderada

Seguridad

Personas

There are no reports of significant toxicity to humans.

Niños

The plant is not known to be dangerous to children, but ingestion of any non food plant should be discouraged.

Alérgenos por contacto

The sap may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Alérgenos en el aire

Pollen is generally not considered a significant allergen.

Comestibilidad

This plant is not considered edible and should be avoided for consumption.

Cómo identificarla

• Slender spikes of small white flowers
• Broad, ovate leaves with dark markings
• Stems that grow in a zigzag pattern
• Seeds that eject when touched

Altura

0,6 a 1m

Anchura

0,45 a 0,9m

Hojas

green, burgundy, deciduous

Flores

white, red, 0,5 a 1cm

Frutos

brown, Autumn

Problemas frecuentes

• Japanese beetles — These beetles may feed on the foliage during midsummer.

Cómo cultivarla

Propagación

division, seed

Cuándo plantar

spring, autumn

Cuidados en invierno

Cut the foliage back to the ground after the first hard frost. Apply a light layer of mulch to protect the crown in colder regions.

En maceta

It grows well in large containers that can retain moisture.

Pair this with other moisture loving shade plants to create a lush, low maintenance woodland display.

Buenas compañeras

• Hosta — They share similar shade and moisture requirements.
• Christmas fern — The textures contrast beautifully in a woodland setting.

Especies parecidas

• Japanese knotweed — They are related but the Japanese species is highly invasive.

Ciencia

Familia

Polygonaceae

Género

Persicaria

Orden

Caryophyllales

Clase

Magnoliopsida

Distribución natural

Eastern and central North America.

Conservación

This species is widespread and not of conservation concern.

It grows naturally in moist, shaded woodland habitats where it competes for light under the canopy.

Valor para la fauna

nectar source

Polinizadores

abejas, mariposas

Usos

woodland gardens, shade borders, ground cover

Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.

Lo que más preguntan

Is it invasive?

It can spread by self seeding but is generally well behaved compared to other knotweeds.

Does it need full sun?

No, it prefers partial to full shade to keep its leaves from scorching.

De dónde viene el nombre

The genus name Persicaria refers to the peach like leaves, while the specific epithet virginiana indicates its discovery in Virginia.

Bueno saberlo

• It is commonly known as jumpseed because the seeds are ejected forcefully when touched.
• The variegated cultivars like Painter's Palette are very popular for brightening dark corners.
• It thrives in moist soil and can tolerate some standing water.

También en

• Plantas para sombra