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Bistort (Polygonum bistorta) potted plant, organic

$8.50$57.00

Family:  Knotweed (Polygonaceae)

Hardy to zone 4 to 8

Herbaceous perennial. Native to Europe and Asia.  The plant makes a low mound that gives rise in the spring to many upright pink flowers.  Classic medicinal herb–the young leaves are edible and the root is a valuable astringent used in treating oral ulcerations and dysentary.  There is even a traditional spring tonic known as “Bistort pudding.”  Plant prefers part shade to sun and really enjoys moist, even soggy, soil.

Potted plant, Certified Organically Grown

 

 

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    melinda.fox13

    Hello, I am in zone 9a and I do see tht it goes to zone 8 but could you please tell me the temp range for this plant, thank you

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      Richo Cech

      Admin Richo Cech

      Zone 8 winters go down to 15 degrees F.

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