| Botanical name | Polygonum capitatum |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  Low Watering Low Watering – Requires Little Water.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | August September October In spring, the plant is festooned with globular heads of closely packed pink flowers. |
| Common name(s) | Ground polygonum |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Leaves are tinged brick red, turning crimson in autumn. |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Interesting info | Ideal for stopping soil erosion. |
| Possible problems | One needs to keep this plant in check. |
| Other languages | Knoopkruid (A) |
Polygonum capitatum (Ground polygonum)
- Botanical name: Polygonum capitatum
- Common name(s): Ground polygonum
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Low-growing; ideal for covering banks and stopping soil erosion quickly, but needs to be kept in check. Leaves are tinged brick red, turning crimson in autumn. In spring, the plant is festooned with globular heads of closely packed pink flowers.
Family: –
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: poh-LIG-oh-num
Polygonum capitatum requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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August September October In spring, the plant is festooned with globular heads of closely packed pink flowers. 
Leaves are tinged brick red, turning crimson in autumn.
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