Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygonaceae

Genus:

Reynoutria

Species:

Reynoutria × bohemica

USDA Symbol:

POBO10

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

400 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Reported Fauna Sightings

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts vigorously from extensive rhizome system after cutting or fire; fire does not control this species and may stimulate regrowth.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

invasive species, adaptable to various conditions