<i>Persicaria microcephala</i> ‘Red Dragon’ | Red Dragon Fleece Flower
DESCRIPTION
Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon', also known as red dragon fleeceflower, is a striking perennial native to China and Myanmar, known for its vibrant red and burgundy leaves with striking pink or silver markings. Forming clumps of upright stems with glossy, lance-shaped leaves, it adds significant ornamental value to gardens. In summer, it produces small, pinkish-white flowers in dense, slender spikes at the tips of the stems, adding a delicate and airy quality. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, 'Red Dragon' is well-suited for borders, woodland gardens, and containers, and is relatively low-maintenance and resistant to pests and diseases.
DESCRIPTION
Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon', also known as red dragon fleeceflower, is a striking perennial native to China and Myanmar, known for its vibrant red and burgundy leaves with striking pink or silver markings. Forming clumps of upright stems with glossy, lance-shaped leaves, it adds significant ornamental value to gardens. In summer, it produces small, pinkish-white flowers in dense, slender spikes at the tips of the stems, adding a delicate and airy quality. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, 'Red Dragon' is well-suited for borders, woodland gardens, and containers, and is relatively low-maintenance and resistant to pests and diseases.
DESCRIPTION
Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon', also known as red dragon fleeceflower, is a striking perennial native to China and Myanmar, known for its vibrant red and burgundy leaves with striking pink or silver markings. Forming clumps of upright stems with glossy, lance-shaped leaves, it adds significant ornamental value to gardens. In summer, it produces small, pinkish-white flowers in dense, slender spikes at the tips of the stems, adding a delicate and airy quality. Thriving in full sun to partial shade, 'Red Dragon' is well-suited for borders, woodland gardens, and containers, and is relatively low-maintenance and resistant to pests and diseases.
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Family: Polygonaceae
Height: 1 to 3 feet tall
Width: 1 to 3 feet wide
Foliage Color: Red, green, and cream variegation
Flower Color: Pink or white
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water Requirements: Medium; tolerates moist to wet soil
Maintenance: Moderate; prune to control spread and maintain shape
Growing Zone: USDA zones 4 to 9
Wildlife Attractors: Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistantThis plant can be seen at the Center for Urban Horticulture.
