Family Polygonaceae
Garden origin

Semi-evergreen clump-forming perennial with large, pointed, oval leaves. Relatively broad spikes of deep blood-red flowers open on branched stems from mid-summer to late autumn. Attractive to pollinating insects.
Grow in any moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Cut back after flowering or in late winter/early spring.

Eventual mature plant size :
Height 1.2m
Spread 1m

Mature height and spread after 1 – 2 years 1.2m x 1m