Jumpseed (Persicaria virginiana)-PEVIR

Jumpseed (Persicaria virginiana)

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Spikes of white flowers and, later, white seed structures--plus great foliage-- really stand out in a shaded garden.

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Binomial Persicaria virginiana, Polygonum virginianum

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Spikes of white flowers and, later, white seed structures--plus great foliage-- really stand out in a shaded garden.

Uses: Rain gardens, shade gardens

Bloom time: July - October

Height: 24 to 30 inches

Space: 18 to 24 inches

Sun: Part sun to full shade

Moisture: Average to moist

Q: How much can I expect one plant to spread?

Asked by: Ann - 4/30/2018

A: In optimum conditions, such as a pampered flower bed with rich soil, it will spread aggressively by seed and rhizome. In poorer conditions, its spread will be less aggressive.

If you just plant one, you'll notice it grows several more stems from the ever-broadening base yearly. After a couple of years, you'll also see seedlings popping up in the surrounding area. Young plants will have a "thumbprint" in the center of their leaves. Mulch will help prevent seeds from germinating, but seedlings can be pulled by hand pretty easily if they are noticed soon enough.

If you are wanting plants that spread a lot, you might also consider meadow anemone and golden ragwort.

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Q: What are the two other plants (Lance Corporal and Painter's) with darkened areas on leaves and different flower colors? I do have this one with the white flowers, but other sites are giving me the above names with this same name. Thank you.

Asked by: Bobbie - 9/8/2020

A: The others sound like cultivars, plants that have been bred for the characteristics you describe. Ours have white flowers and often have some dark areas on the leaves for at least a portion of their growing period; this is the typical native form for this plant. Plants occasionally exhibit mutations that are pleasing aesthetically, so plant breeders seize upon these plants and develop patented cultivars.

Cultivar names are indicated with apostrophes or quotation marks: Persicaria virginiana 'Lance Corporal'. Many cultivars are not ideal or even suitable for benefitting pollinators, depending on the traits for which the plants have been selected.

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Q: How long is the life span of these plants ?? If I plant them will they only be around for a year or two or will they be a longer term part of my garden plan ????

Asked by: RICHARD WISE - 9/4/2021

A: They seem to be pretty long-lived. They come up from seed easily, so your garden will likely have more of them in the future.

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Q: How much can I expect one plant to spread?

Q: What are the two other plants (Lance Corporal and Painter's) with darkened areas on leaves and different flower colors? I do have this one with the white flowers, but other sites are giving me the above names with this same name. Thank you.

Q: How long is the life span of these plants ?? If I plant them will they only be around for a year or two or will they be a longer term part of my garden plan ????

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