Flowers: Succulents, Herbs, Shrubs, Vines & Trees
Flowers

UK Small-headed Knotweed

Herb Icon Cultivated Flower    
Image of Small-headed Knotweed
Persicaria microcephala
Family: Polygonaceae

Flower Properties

Property Value
English Name Small-headed Knotweed
Scientific Name Persicaria microcephala
Main Color White
Plant Type Herb Icon Herb
Distribution Cultivated Flower Cultivated
Month Found Sep
Image Persicaria-002
Photographer DP
Location Found Holme Gardens
Country Found UK

Flower Details

Description

Persicaria microcephala is a perennial plant featuring striking, lance-shaped leaves with a distinctive red-brown hue and silver markings. The plant produces small, white to pale pink flowers in late summer. It is often grown for its ornamental foliage.

Distribution

This species is native to the Himalayas but has been widely cultivated in gardens across Europe and North America. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils and can often be found in garden settings.

Medicinal/Other Uses

— No significant medicinal uses.

Edibility

Inedible - Not known to be consumed by humans.

Human Toxicity
Non_Toxic

Non Toxic - No known harmful effects on humans.

Pet Toxicity Pet Toxicity

Non Toxic - Safe for pets, with no reported toxic effects.

Active Compounds

None known.

An unhandled error has occurred. Reload 🗙