Polygonum sagittatum L. var. gracilentum Fernald

Scientific Name: Polygonum sagittatum L. var. gracilentum Fernald


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Caryophyllidae / Polygonales / Polygonaceae / Polygonum L./ Polygonum sagittatum L. var. gracilentum Fernald

<i>Polygonum sagittatum</i> L. var. gracilentum Fernald
General Information
Usda SymbolPOSAG
GroupDicot
Life CycleAnnualPerennial,
Growth HabitsForb/herbVine,
Native LocationsPOSAG

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Polygonum sagittatum L. var. gracilentum Fernald.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-13
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum110
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum4.0
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum40
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)6
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationProstrate
Active Growth PeriodSummer
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorRed
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormSingle Crown
Growth RateRapid
Height, Mature (feet)1.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanModerate
Low Growing GrassNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Seed per Pound125000
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seedling VigorMedium
Small GrainNo
Vegetative Spread RateNone
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Polygonum sagittatum</i> L. var. gracilentum Fernald

<i>Polygonum sagittatum</i> L. var. gracilentum Fernald

<i>Polygonum sagittatum</i> L. var. gracilentum Fernald

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