Pinkhead Smartweed (Persicaria Capitata) is a perennial groundcover in the Polygonaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.
Persicaria capitata is an evergreen perennial groundcover with creeping, much-branched stems and attractive bronze-green foliage marked with pink to red bands or blotches.

Pinkhead Smartweed
Persicaria Capitata
Persicaria capitata is an evergreen perennial groundcover with creeping, much-branched stems and attractive bronze-green foliage marked with pink to red bands or blotches.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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