Persicaria amplexicaule 'Firetail'
Persicaria amplexicaule 'Firetail' is a robust and abundantly blooming perennial, forming expansive clumps in the garden landscape. Its petite yet striking bright red flowers adorn spikes that continue to bloom tirelessly from summer well into autumn, adding vibrant bursts of color. This versatile plant, while not demanding, thrives best in rich soil under full sun exposure, reaching an impressive height and spread of 1 meter (3 feet).
Associated Plants:
Salvia (Salvia spp.) with their vibrant spikes of flowers, offer a striking contrast and attract pollinators to the garden.
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea) extends the blooming season with their daisy-like flowers and complements the fiery hues of Persicaria 'Firetail'.
Sedum (Sedum spp.) provides a textural contrast with their succulent foliage and offers late-season interest.
Achillea (Achillea spp.) softens with their feathery foliage and offers complementary colors to the vibrant red blooms of Persicaria.
Monarda (Monarda spp.), also known as bee balm, attracts pollinators with their aromatic flowers and provides additional color and interest to the garden.
Common NameRed Bistort
Approx Height (10 yrs.)60-90 cm (24-36")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun, Semi Shade
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSummer to Autumn
Plants for PollinatorsPlants for Pollinators
Bee FriendlyBee Friendly
Flower ColourRed
Plant TypeHerbaceous