Jumpseed.

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Niveau d'entretien

Facile

Type de plante

Perennial

Lumière

Partial shade to full shade

Lumière en intérieur

Lumière moyenne

Arrosage

Tous les 3 à 7 jours

Taille adulte

2 to 3 feet

Croissance

Moyenne

Rusticité

USDA 4 à 9

Floraison

Late summer to early autumn

Entretien

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.

Arrosage

Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.

Engrais

Apply a balanced organic fertilizer during the active growing season.

Taille

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

Rempotage

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

Sol

Rich, moist, well draining soil

pH du sol

6.0 to 7.0

Température

-20 à 30°C

Humidité

40 à 70%

Résistance à la sécheresse

Faible

Durée de vie

Perennial, typically 5 to 10 years

Résistance aux chevreuils et lapins

Moyenne

Sécurité

Humains

There are no reports of significant toxicity to humans.

Enfants

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

Allergènes de contact

The sap may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergènes aéroportés

Pollen is generally not considered a significant allergen.

Comestibilité

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

Comment l'identifier

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

Hauteur

0,6 à 1m

Envergure

0,45 à 0,9m

Feuilles

green, burgundy, deciduous

Fleurs

white, red, 0,5 à 1cm

Fruits

brown, Autumn

Problèmes courants

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

La cultiver

Multiplication

division, seed

Quand planter

spring, autumn

Hivernage

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 pot

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.

Bonnes associations

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

Espèces similaires

• renouée du Japon — They are related but the Japanese species is highly invasive.

Science

Famille

Polygonaceae

Genre

Persicaria

Ordre

Caryophyllales

Classe

Magnoliopsida

Région d'origine

Eastern and central North America.

Préservation

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.

Intérêt pour la faune

nectar source

Pollinisateurs

abeilles, papillons

Utilisations

woodland gardens, shade borders, ground cover

Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.

Ce qu'on demande souvent

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.

D'où vient le nom

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

Bon à savoir

• 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.

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