red bistort
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A robust, clump-forming, semi-evergreen perennial with pointed, slightly puckered, oval, mid-green leaves, to 25cm long. Long-stalked narrow spikes, to 10cm long, of narrowly bell-shaped, bright-red to purple or white flowers, are borne from midsummer to early autumn. To 1.2m high and wide
Scientific classification
- Species
- red bistort (Bistorta amplexicaulis)
- Genus
- Bistorta
- Family
- Polygonaceae
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- Toxicity
- Bogs · Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous · Semi evergreen
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of red bistort
Distribution map
Himalaya
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Culture
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Toxicity
Contact with all parts may irritate skin, the sap may cause mild stomach upset if ingested. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling]
Quick identification of red bistort
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red bistort care guide
- Keep rich soil consistently moist, especially through warm weather
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Keep rich soil consistently moist, especially through warm weather
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed monthly in spring and early summer growth
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn or propagate by seed in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Substantial mounds of foliage steadily increase in size, needing space and careful siting
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Generally pest-free
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