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Persicaria microcephala 'Night Dragon' (Knotweed 'Night Dragon')
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0.9m
Max height
Max height
1.2m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Persicaria microcephala 'Night Dragon'
Other names
Knotweed 'Night Dragon', Fleeceflower 'Night Dragon', Tovara 'Night Dragon'
Genus
Persicaria Persicaria
Variety or Cultivar
'Night Dragon' _ 'Night Dragon' is a vigorous, spreading, semi-evergreen perennial with narrowly heart-shaped, pointed, dark maroon to dark green leaves, each with a prominent, cream to pale green chevron marking and loose clusters of tiny white flowers from late summer into autumn.
Persicaria microcephala 'Night Dragon' is: Semi evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Spreading
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Variegated, Maroon, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Persicaria microcephala 'Night Dragon' (Knotweed 'Night Dragon') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Wildflower
Cultivation
Grow in moist soil in sun or partial shade. Less invasive than the species.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Persicaria microcephala 'Night Dragon'
Other names
Knotweed 'Night Dragon', Fleeceflower 'Night Dragon', Tovara 'Night Dragon'
Genus
Persicaria Persicaria
Variety or Cultivar
'Night Dragon' _ 'Night Dragon' is a vigorous, spreading, semi-evergreen perennial with narrowly heart-shaped, pointed, dark maroon to dark green leaves, each with a prominent, cream to pale green chevron marking and loose clusters of tiny white flowers from late summer into autumn.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Cushion or Mound Forming, Spreading
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer; White in Autumn
Foliage
Variegated, Maroon, Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back in autumn.
Propagation methods
Division, Stem tip cuttings
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Where to grow
Persicaria microcephala 'Night Dragon' (Knotweed 'Night Dragon') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Banks and Slopes, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Ground Cover, Wildflower
Cultivation
Grow in moist soil in sun or partial shade. Less invasive than the species.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Moisture-retentive, Moist but well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Partial Shade, Full Sun
Aspect
North, South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6
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| Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
| Aspect: | North, South, East, West | Tell us... |
| Exposure: | Exposed, Sheltered | Tell us... |
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