Nepalese Smartweed (Persicaria Nepalensis) is a annual herb in the Polygonaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-10. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Persicaria nepalensis is a slender, spreading or procumbent annual herb native to eastern Africa and parts of Asia, including the Himalayas.

Nepalese Smartweed

Nepalese Smartweed

Persicaria Nepalensis

Persicaria nepalensis is a slender, spreading or procumbent annual herb native to eastern Africa and parts of Asia, including the Himalayas.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
7-10

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, clay
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator support, erosion control

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Nepalese Smartweed

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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.

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Taxonomy

Family:Polygonaceae
Genus:Persicaria