Spotted Ladysthumb

Scientific Name: Polygonum persicaria L.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Caryophyllidae / Polygonales / Polygonaceae / Polygonum L./ Polygonum persicaria L.

Spotted Ladysthumb
General Information
Usda SymbolPOPE3
GroupDicot
Life CycleAnnualPerennial,
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsPOPE3

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Spotted Ladysthumb is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)32
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum110
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum4.0
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum14
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)14
Salinity ToleranceLow
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateSlow
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationErect
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodSpring
BloatNone
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorRed
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth FormSingle Crown
Growth RateRapid
Height, Mature (feet)3.2
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionNo
LifespanShort
Low Growing GrassNo
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Seed per Pound255775
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Seed Spread RateRapid
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 PeriodSpring
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

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