Bistorta amplexicaulis

42.14294815, -87.78515625

42.14580154, -87.79043579

42.14580154, -87.79033661

Mountain Fleeceflower

Deep magenta pink flowers on drooping flower heads are featured in summer into early fall on this hardy perennial. This genus has a reputation for escaping cultivation and invading natural areas and should be grown in a container and deadheaded to prevent the rhizomes and seeds from spreading.

Soil:
Moderate
Plant Shape:
Upright
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
July - August
September - October
Bloom Color:
Pink
Red
Landscape Use:
Groundcover
Wildlife Interest:
Attracts Birds
Plant Type:
Perennial
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 7