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How to Grow and Care for Himalayan bistort

Himalayan bistort

The himalayan bistort provides effective ground cover and helps prevent erosion. This evergreen perennial produces pale pink flowers during the summer that transition to deep red over time. Since its native range is very high-elevation, this is a good choice for gardens in mountainous areas. Plus, himalayan bistort can spread organically without completely overtaking the landscape.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Himalayan bistort

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Planting Time	Spring, Summer, Fall
Hardiness Zones	3-9

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Varieties of Himalayan bistort

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Himalayan bistort 'Donald L owndes'

Himalayan bistort 'Donald L owndes' is a mat-forming perennial with a creeping habit that allows it to cover ground effectively, helping retain soil moisture and suppress weeds. Its ovate leaves create a dense foliage, which in summer is adorned with dense, poker-like spikes of small, vivid pink flowers that deepen to red with age, attracting a range of pollinators. Hardy and low-maintenance, himalayan bistort 'Donald L owndes' thrives in a range of soils and light conditions, making it a versatile garden choice.

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Himalayan bistort 'Superba'

Himalayan bistort 'Superba' is distinct for its spikes of tiny pale pink flowers that mature to a deep red. A dwarf cultivar of Persicaria affinis, its name acknowledges its beauty. This plant makes an attractive ground cover that changes color throughout the year - it blooms in the summer and its leaves become bronze-colored in the fall.

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Himalayan bistort 'Darjeeling Red'

Most Japanese knotweeds have white flowers, but himalayan bistort 'Darjeeling Red' produces 15 cm-long brushes of dense flowers that start a pinkish white and darken to a deep crimson color in autumn. This plant grows up to 25 cm tall, so is shorter than some other varieties of Knotweed, but it's immensely popular as an edging plant and it's also a rock garden favorite.

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