Persicaria
amplexicaulis 'Firetail'
"Fleece Flower"
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BENEFITS
Easy-to-grow plants with brightly colored flowers.
BLOOM SEASON & HABIT
Bright crimson-scarlet flower spikes from early summer
to late fall. Large, clump-forming plants.
LOCATION
Sun to partial shade. USDA Hardiness Zones 5 to 9;
AHS Heat Zones 8 to 1. See our Growing
Zones page to reference growing zones in your
area.
USE
Nice for covering a large area. Tolerant of moisture
along pools, streams or ponds.
SIZE
48" tall by 48" wide. Use 3 plants per
square yard.
CULTURE
Thrives in cool, moist areas. Provide extra moisture
in warmer zones. Shear plants in fall if desired
to remove spent flowers. Divide in spring if needed.
Also see our
General Planting
Tips for more information.
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