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Japanese Fleece Flower

Scientific name: Fallopia japonica 'Variegata'
Taxonomy
Family:Polygonaceae
Type:Deciduous shrubs
Native:NO
Plant Requirements
Zone:4 to 9
Sun:Full to partial sun
Moisture:Medium
Plant Characteristics
Height:4 ft
Width:4 ft
Bloom:Summer flowers
Bloom Time:July to October
Bloom Color:White
Additional Characteristics
Trees


Fruit

Leaves


Bark
Wildlife value

Poisonous
Description Unlike the invasive Japanese Knotweed this variegated cultivar can be kept under control in the garden by pulling unwanted shoots that spread too far from the original mother plant. Also known as Variegated Japanese Knotweed.

  Morphology:
This is a deciduous shrub that grows to 4 feet in height and 4 feet in which, in clump habit. It bears heart shaped leaves that have green under color with a cream overlay. A most noteworthy marbled effect indeed! The stems are striking red in color, adding further interest.

During the summer months raceme-shaped flowers form at the ends of the stems. Both honey bees and butterflies are attracted to the scent of the flowers.

  Adaptation:
This shrub can be raised in both full sun and partial shade. It does best were it gets supplemental irrigation during the summer. One could keep it from spreading from its allocated space by either hand pulling shoots or surrounding it by a impermeable border.

  Pests:
None.
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