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Persicaria polymorpha

White Dragon (Great White Fleece Flower, Giant Fleece Flower)

A bold and dramatic plant with large, green leaves on thick, bamboo-like stalks produces masses of astilbe-like, white plumes.

  • »  AKA Polygonum polymorpha
  • »  Numerous, white flowers make up the large, beard-like plumes
  • »  Lance-shaped, mid-green leaves on thick, bamboo-like stalks
  • »  Good for the back border, or as a specimen
  • »  Bloom Time: June to September
  • »  Flower Height: 180 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 180 cm
  • »  Flower Size: 18-24 cm

1gal
$24.33
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:160-180 cm
  • Spread:125-140 cm
  • Bloom Color: White
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Well-drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
Growth Rate
• Fast
Critter
• Deer Resistant
Attributes
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Fragrant
• Long Blooming
Flowering Time
• Lt. Spr-Sum
• Summer
• Lt. Sum-Fall
Habit
• Clumping
• Vase-shape
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Foundation planting
• Specimen
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Persicaria polymorpha

Plant in full sun or partial shade in the back border. It will not self-seed, will thrive on a wet site and can be divided in the spring or fall. Suitable for naturalization in a woodland or meadow. Shows some tolerance for some shade and dry conditions.