Wednesday 24 October 2012

Bistorta amplexicaulis 'firetail'



Name: Bistorta amplexicaulus 'firetail'
Common Name
firetail
Family
Polygonaceae
        Deciduous             Evergreen             Shrub            Ground Cover             Annual

        Coniferous             Tree             Climber         x    Herbaceous         x    Perennial

Habit

Hard. Zone

Mature Size


x

Leaf: clasping


Fall/Winter Color

        Leaf Arr.        Opposite     x    Alternate         Whorled         Spiraled         Clustered         Basal

Flowers: pink five lobed


Infl. compact panicle

Jan.     Feb.      March.      April.      May.      June.     ( July.      August.      Sept.      Oct. )     Nov.      Dec.(flowering period)
Water Use
High     Low

Soil
Rich     Lean     Well-drained x

Exposure
Sun  x   Semi-shade     Shade
Landscape uses:
border, long lasting glowers


Limitations:
Other Features:

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