Manyleg Knotweed

Polygonum polycnemoides

Native to:
Afghanistan, China, India, Iran, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Lebanon-Syria, Pakistan, Tadzhikistan, Transcaucasus, Türkiye, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Polygonaceae
Genus:
Polygonum
Species:
Polygonum polycnemoides
USDA Symbol:
POPO3

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white, pink

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate