New England Wild Flower Society

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Persicaria virginiana

jumpseed, Virginia knotweed

Jumpseed is a shade-loving wildflower with airy white blooms and ornamental foliage. It flourishes in moist woodland soils yet tolerates dry shade once established. Its pollinator appeal and modest self-seeding habit make it a reliable groundcover. Jumpseed can eject its seed 3-4 meters when disturbed.


Height: 1-3 ft
Spread: 1-2 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Bloom Color: White

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Part Shade
• Shade
Soil Moisture
• Dry
• Average
• Wet
Ecoregion
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
• Fall Foliage
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
Tolerance
• Drought Tolerant
• Urban Environment
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Rain Garden
• Groundcover
• Massing
• Naturalize
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
• Red to Purple Fall Foliage
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering
• Compact/Clumping


North American Distribution


Arthur Haines (c) Native Plant Trust
Arthur Haines (c) Native Plant Trust
Frank Bramley (c) Native Plant Trust
Frank Bramley (c) Native Plant Trust
Albert Bussewitz (c) Native Plant Trust
Albert Bussewitz (c) Native Plant Trust