| Persicaria microcephala 'Chocolate Dragon' | USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Chocolate Dragon Fleeceflower's attractive large pointy leaves remain burgundy in colour with prominent silver stripes throughout the season on a plant with a mounded habit of growth. It has masses of beautiful spikes of white flowers rising above the foliage from early summer to early fall, which are most effective when planted in groupings. The flowers are excellent for cutting.
A daring foliage perennial; pointy heart shaped leaves are chocolate-purple, with a silvery V shaped marking; flowers are almost an afterthought; an exceptional choice for season-long color in a garden composition.
Chocolate Dragon Fleeceflower is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
- Groundcover
- Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
- Container Planting
- Bog Gardens
Bloom Time: Summer, Fall
Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Common Name: Knotweed, Polygonum
Other Names: Polygonum microcephala 'Chocolate Dragon'
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| More About Chocolate Dragon Fleeceflower |
| Height: 368inches |
Spread: 36 inches |
Flower Colour: White Shades |
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Chocolate Dragon Fleeceflower does best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers to grow in average to moist conditions, and shouldn't be allowed to dry out. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. Chocolate Dragon Fleeceflower is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. Because of its height, it is often used as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. It is even sizeable enough that it can be grown alone in a suitable container. Note that when grown in a container, it may not perform exactly as indicated on the tag - this is to be expected. Also note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. NOTE: Some flowers and plants may be harmful or poisonous to people or pets if touched or ingested. If you require more information before placing an order, please let us know in advance. |
