Persicaria amplexicaulis | Alba Benzakein Chai When rubbed or crushed the

When rubbed or crushed the leaves give off their lovely peppermint fragrance

around 200 times per second

giving way to interesting seed pods

This plant can be grown in full sun in cooler climates providing the soil is kept moist and mulching will obviously help with this wherever you are located

Plant in full sun or dappled shade in well-drained soil and some protection from wind is appreciated

Persicaria amplexicaulis | Alba Benzakein Chai When rubbed or crushed thePersicaria amplexicaulis is a vigorous perennial hardy upright perennial which forms bushy clumps of large green leaves with abundant stems of white flowers that sit atop the leaves. Persicaria thrives in average soil, and does not mind clay but does enjoy a bit of moisture and is an excellent candidate for edging ponds or streams, whilst being equally at home in the perennial border. Happy in full sun however, some shade is appreciated in hot and