Dotted Smartweed
NameDotted Smartweed
Species NamePersicaria punctata
Common NameDotted Smartweed
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresslender stem, reddish coloration, herbaceous
Foliage Typesimple leaves
Height (cm)40
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesProminent reddish stems and numerous small white flowers in terminal spikes.
Description
This specimen of Dotted Smartweed displays a slender, reddish stem with lanceolate leaves. It is currently in bloom, featuring numerous small white flowers arranged in spike-like clusters along the upper portions of the stems. The plant appears to be growing naturally in a wild setting.
