This American species is not that often offered, possibly because the flowers are quite small bright red filaments and appear in Autumn. A magnificent foliage plant though - as good as many of the tropical Calatheas and Marantas (prayer plants). The leaf surface has a real lustre - richly coloured and with an odd black chevron - I know not why.
![Persicaria virginiana Compton's Form](https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3095/3086883185_2b767e6057_z.jpg?zz=1)
A good solid perennial for any soil in sun or semi shade. Height up to 4ft and not at all invasive.
£8
![Persicaria filiformis](https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4386/23487575428_75850267c1_b.jpg)
The red filamentous inflorescences are produced earlier, in late summer/early autumn. It does seed about a little but in a good way. Very adaptable but best on moist soils
£8
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