Fallopia japonica var. compacta

Unless tended regularly, invasive by rhizome
AKA Polygonum 'Reynoutria', Polygonum compactum, Polygonum pictum 'Compacta'
Clusters of small white to pale pink flowers
Blooms age to deep pink or red
Heart-shaped green leaves, up to 6 cm long
Foliage turns red as the season cools
Bloom Time: Late summer

ZONE:
4

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
40-60 cm

SPREAD:
80-100 cm

Currently Unavailable

Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in an average to moist, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Holds foliage colour and flowers best in full sun, however, will thrive in drier, partly shady locations as well. Spreads semi-aggressively by underground rhizomes in optimum conditions.

Additional Notes about Dwarf Japanese Knotweed:

Invasive non-native.

Characteristics & Attributes

Full Sun

Partial Sun/Shade

Low Maintenance

SOIL MOISTURE:
Moist to Average
Well-drained

GROWTH RATE:
Medium

ATTRIBUTES:
Fall Color

FLOWERING TIME:
Summer
Lt. Sum-Fall

HABIT:
Clumping

FOLIAGE COLOR:
Green

LANDSCAPE USES:
Border/edging