Oriental Lady's-thumb (Persicaria Longiseta) is a annual herb in the Polygonaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 5-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Persicaria longiseta is an annual herbaceous plant in the knotweed family, known for its slender, spike-like racemes and bristly stem joints.

Oriental Lady's-thumb

Oriental Lady's-thumb

Persicaria Longiseta

Persicaria longiseta is an annual herbaceous plant in the knotweed family, known for its slender, spike-like racemes and bristly stem joints.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
High
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
5-10

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:clay, loamy, silty
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Oriental Lady's-thumb

Jan
Prune
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Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Polygonaceae
Genus:Persicaria