
knotweed ‘Firedance’
A cultivar from Piet Oudolf that is far from this species’ weedy reputation! It creates a dancing affect in gardens on windy days.
Bistorta amplexicaulis ‘Firedance’ (Knotweed ‘Firedance’) is a cultivar from Piet Oudolf that is native to the Himalayas, China, and Pakistan. It holds tiny rose red flowers that bloom June to September on narrow pencil-thin, long-stalked spikes. The leaves are often multi-colored and often marked with dark circles and silver chevrons.
Plants of this genus (Bistorta; previously Persicaria) are known commonly as smartweed, knotweed, fleece flower, or buckwheat.
Botanical Name | Bistorta amplexicaulis ‘Firedance’ |
Common Name | knotweed ‘Firedance’ |
Family | Polygonaceae |
USDA Zone | 5 thru 9 |
Light Requirement | Full Sun to Part Shade |
Season(s) of interest | summer, fall |
Height and Spread | 2-3ft x 1.5-2.5ft (60-90cm x 45-75cm) |
Flower Color | Red |
Attracts Wildlife | Attracts Pollinators, |
Additional Information | Not Native to the US Midwest. Native range: Himalayas. Introduced by Piet Oudolf. |
Location in Lurie Garden | Southeast Dark Plate, East Dark Plate |
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