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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