Contents
- 1 Description
- 2 Taxonomic Information
- 3 Appearance
- 4 Care Guide
- 5 Common Pests & Diseases
- 6 Habitat
- 7 Question and Answer
- 7.1 Q: Is Persicaria Lapathifolia Subsp. Lapathifolia a good plant for wetlands?
- 7.2 Q: Can Persicaria Lapathifolia Subsp. Lapathifolia tolerate full sun exposure?
- 7.3 Q: Does Persicaria Lapathifolia Subsp. Lapathifolia require heavy fertilization?
- 7.4 Q: What are the flowers of Persicaria Lapathifolia Subsp. Lapathifolia like?
- 8 Related Plants
- 9 References
Description
Persicaria Lapathifolia Subsp. Lapathifolia, also known as pale smartweed, is a perennial herbaceous plant that belongs to the Polygonaceae family. It can grow up to 3 feet tall and has a spread of up to 2 feet. Its stems are erect and smooth, with alternate leaves that are oblong to lanceolate in shape. The flowers are pink or white and are arranged in dense spikes that bloom from July to September.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain | Eukarya |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Caryophyllales |
| Family | Polygonaceae |
| Genus | Persicaria |
Appearance
Persicaria Lapathifolia Subsp. Lapathifolia has a tall and erect stem that can grow up to 3 feet tall. Its leaves are oblong to lanceolate in shape, and its flowers are pink or white and are arranged in dense spikes that bloom from July to September. The plant has a spread of up to 2 feet and is a hardy perennial.
Care Guide
To care for Persicaria Lapathifolia Subsp. Lapathifolia, it is important to provide it with adequate water, fertilization, soil, sunlight, and hardiness zones. The plant prefers moist to wet soil and can tolerate partial shade to full sun exposure. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 8.
Water
Persicaria Lapathifolia Subsp. Lapathifolia prefers moist to wet soil and should be watered regularly to keep the soil consistently damp.
Fertilization
The plant does not require heavy fertilization, but a light application of fertilizer in the spring can help promote growth.
Soil
Persicaria Lapathifolia Subsp. Lapathifolia prefers moist to wet soil that is rich in organic matter.
Sunlight
The plant can tolerate partial shade to full sun exposure.
Hardiness Zones
Persicaria Lapathifolia Subsp. Lapathifolia is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 4 to 8.
Common Pests & Diseases
Persicaria Lapathifolia Subsp. Lapathifolia is relatively resistant to pests and diseases. However, it can be susceptible to fungal diseases if grown in excessively wet soil.
Habitat
Persicaria Lapathifolia Subsp. Lapathifolia is native to North America and can be found in wetlands, marshes, and other moist areas.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Persicaria Lapathifolia Subsp. Lapathifolia a good plant for wetlands?
A: Yes, Persicaria Lapathifolia Subsp. Lapathifolia is well-suited to wetland habitats.
Q: Can Persicaria Lapathifolia Subsp. Lapathifolia tolerate full sun exposure?
A: Yes, the plant can tolerate full sun exposure.
Q: Does Persicaria Lapathifolia Subsp. Lapathifolia require heavy fertilization?
A: No, the plant does not require heavy fertilization, but a light application of fertilizer in the spring can help promote growth.
Q: What are the flowers of Persicaria Lapathifolia Subsp. Lapathifolia like?
A: The flowers are pink or white and are arranged in dense spikes that bloom from July to September.
Related Plants
Here are some related plants to Persicaria Lapathifolia Subsp. Lapathifolia:
- Persicaria amphibia
- Persicaria hydropiper
- Persicaria maculosa
- Persicaria pensylvanica
References
- “Persicaria lapathifolia.” Missouri Botanical Garden. Accessed March 29, 2021. http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/PlantFinder/PlantFinderDetails.aspx?kempercode=b947.
- “Persicaria lapathifolia (L.) S.F. Gray.” Plants of the World Online. Accessed March 29, 2021. http://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60449783-2.
