Bistorta — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Bistorta recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Bistorta bistortoides
Bistorta bistortoides
Family: Polygonaceae
Cultivation
This is a very cold-hardy plant, being able to tolerate temperatures down to around -25°c when fully dormant. Succeeds in an ordinary garden soil but prefers a moisture retentive not too fertile soil in sun or part shade. Repays generous treatment.
Full cultivation guide →Bistorta manshuriensis
Bistorta manshuriensis
Family: Polygonaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in an ordinary garden soil, whilst preferring a moisture retentive not too fertile soil in sun or part shade. They generally rpays generous treatment. Most plants in this genus seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits.
Full cultivation guide →Bistorta officinalis
Bistorta officinalis
Family: Polygonaceae
Cultivation
This is a very cold-hardy plant, being able to tolerate temperatures down to around -25 to -30°c when fully dormant. Succeeds in an ordinary garden soil but prefers a moisture retentive not too fertile soil in sun or part shade. The plant repays generous treatment.
Full cultivation guide →Bistorta vivipara
Bistorta vivipara
Family: Polygonaceae
Cultivation
This is a very cold-hardy plant, being able to tolerate temperatures down to around -35°c when fully dormant. Succeeds in an ordinary garden soil but prefers a moisture retentive not too fertile soil in sun or part shade. Repays generous treatment.
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