Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygonaceae

Genus:

Polygonum

Species:

Polygonum lacerum

USDA Symbol:

POLA22

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

100 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, songbirds

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich loamy soil

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to wetland areas, prefers natural wetland conditions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best with cold stratification and consistent moisture.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI