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Persicaria virginiana var. filiformis 'Lance Corporal' (Virginia knotweed 'Lance Corporal')
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1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.3m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Persicaria virginiana var. filiformis 'Lance Corporal'
Other names
Virginia knotweed 'Lance Corporal', Virginia jumpseed 'Lance Corporal', Fleece flower 'Lance Corporal', Polygonum virginianum, Tovara virginiana
Genus
Persicaria Persicaria
Variety or Cultivar
'Lance Corporal' _ 'Lance Corporal' is an upright, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial bearing ovate, bright green leaves with a prominent, dark red to black, chevron-shaped mark in the centre of each leaf. Slender, loose racemes of green flowers that turn red with age bloom in late summer and early autumn.
Persicaria virginiana var. filiformis 'Lance Corporal' is: Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Toxicity
Contact may irritate skin. Sap may cause mild stomach upset if ingested.
Flower
Red in Summer; Red in Autumn
Foliage
Striped, Bright-green in Spring; Striped, Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green, Striped in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Persicaria virginiana var. filiformis 'Lance Corporal' (Virginia knotweed 'Lance Corporal') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in any moist soil in sun or partial shade. Tends to self-seed so deadhead if necessary to avoid spread.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
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)
Companion plants
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Botanical name
Persicaria virginiana var. filiformis 'Lance Corporal'
Other names
Virginia knotweed 'Lance Corporal', Virginia jumpseed 'Lance Corporal', Fleece flower 'Lance Corporal', Polygonum virginianum, Tovara virginiana
Genus
Persicaria Persicaria
Variety or Cultivar
'Lance Corporal' _ 'Lance Corporal' is an upright, clump-forming, herbaceous perennial bearing ovate, bright green leaves with a prominent, dark red to black, chevron-shaped mark in the centre of each leaf. Slender, loose racemes of green flowers that turn red with age bloom in late summer and early autumn.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump-forming, Upright
Toxicity
Contact may irritate skin. Sap may cause mild stomach upset if ingested.
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Colour
Flower
Red in Summer; Red in Autumn
Foliage
Striped, Bright-green in Spring; Striped, Bright-green in Summer; Bright-green, Striped in Autumn
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Pruning
Cut back after flowering.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Persicaria virginiana var. filiformis 'Lance Corporal' (Virginia knotweed 'Lance Corporal') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.3m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance, Prairie planting
Cultivation
Plant in any moist soil in sun or partial shade. Tends to self-seed so deadhead if necessary to avoid spread.
Soil type
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Soil drainage
Moist but well-drained, Moisture-retentive
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 9, Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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