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.