Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon' Opuntia Frost hardy to 10F

Frost hardy to 10F

Not lovers of high summer heat with humidity

well-drained soil and little supplemental summer water once established

USDA zone 8b

with shiny

Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon' Opuntia Frost hardy to 10FColorful perennial with burgundy stems adorned with purple leaves marked with darker chevrons. To 3 4 ft tall x 4 5 ft wide, these are great fillers in the garden or in containers especially in late summer into fall when tiny white flowers dress the stem tips. Well behaved, these don't spread by runners but may root at tips that touch the ground. Otherwise, rich soil and regular summer water. Frost hardy to 20F, USDA zone 5.