Bistort

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Position: full sun or partial shade
Soil: any moist soil, including heavy clay
Rate of growth: fast-growing
Flowering period: July to September
Hardiness: fully hardy
An unusual variety of bistort, grown for its dramatic foliage that changes colour with the seasons. In spring, its velvety, burgundy-plum, long heart-shaped leaves are set off by a silvery, metallic, chevron-shaped marking, which gradually turns red as the foliage becomes greener. It is fairly vigorous, though not invasive, and forms a natural mound, with sprays of tiny white flowers in late summer. Try it as an eyecatching groundcover plant in moist, even boggy soil or beside water or as a handsome plant in a container.Garden care: Keep well watered, unless the soil is naturally moist. Lift and divide congested colonies in spring or autumn.

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