A NOTE OF INTEREST
Polygonum polygaloides is a North American species of flowering plants in the buckwheat family known by the common names milkwort knotweed and polygala knotweed. It is native to much of western North America, where it can be found in many types of moist habitat. It is a variable species, usually divided into a number of subspecies.
CARE GUIDE
How to keep Polygonum Polygaloides.
Pruning
Milkwort knotweed is a low-growing herbaceous plant that thrives when pruned in early spring to remove dead stems and encourage healthy growth. Light trimming supports vibrant blooms, and regular monitoring helps prevent overcrowding and disease. To minimize the risk of infection, always use clean tools when pruning.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Herb
- Genus
- Polygonum
- Family
- Polygonaceae
- Mature Height
- 5 cm to 20 cm
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Polygala knotweed en White-Margin Knotweed en Milkwort knotweed
