American Bistort (Bistorta Bistortoides) is a perennial herb in the Polygonaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 3-7. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Bistorta bistortoides is a perennial herb native to western North America, typically found in moist to wet meadows from subalpine to alpine elevations.