Red Bistort

Persicaria amplexicaulis

Family: Polygonaceae

Earthy & Warmfaintearthy

SeasonSummer–Autumn

OriginHimalayas, Central Asia

IntensityVery Faint

LifespanPerennial

About This Flower

Earthy & Warm · Summer–Autumn bloomer

Red bistort produces slender poker-red flower spikes for months on end from midsummer to autumn, one of the longest-flowering perennials and a generous provider of late-season nectar.

Symbolism & Meaning

endurance, resilience

In the Victorian language of flowers, red bistort means “Endurance”.

Habitat & Environment

Himalayas, Central Asia

Red Bistort is native to Himalayas, Central Asia.

Quick Reference

Scientific NamePersicaria amplexicaulis
FamilyPolygonaceae
Native ToHimalayas, Central Asia
Bloom SeasonSummer–Autumn
LifespanPerennial

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