Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygonaceae

Genus:

Polygonum

Species:

Polygonum heterosepalum

USDA Symbol:

POHE2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, waterfowl

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers habitats near water bodies

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–28 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI