Red bistort, Persicaria amplexicaulis, is a semi-evergreen, clump-forming perennial from which long, slender spikes clustered with tiny, fluffy, crimson-red flowers appear from midsummer. Its flowers are popular with bees and other pollinators, and its foliage quickly makes dense groundcover.
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Orange Field’ is a particularly lovely variety, bearing delicate spikes of orange-pink flowers above a mound of large, oval mid-green leaves.
Grow Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Orange Field’ in moist soil, such as in a bog garden or next to a pond. Lift and divide congested clumps in spring or autumn.
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Persicaria ‘Orange field’ and wildlife
Persicaria ‘Orange field’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Persicaria ‘Orange field’ poisonous?
Persicaria ‘Orange field’ has no toxic effects reported.
