Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Polygonaceae

Genus:

Reynoutria

Species:

Reynoutria sachalinensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul, sep

Bloom Colors:

white

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:

native to riverbanks and moist areas