15 Seeds Persicaria pensylvanica Pinkweed Native Wildflower Heirloom Garden

Persicaria pensylvanica, commonly called pinkweed, is a native North American annual wildflower admired for its slender, nodding spikes of tiny pink blooms. It brings a relaxed, naturalistic look to meadows, pollinator gardens, and wildflower plantings, where its soft color and airy form blend beautifully with grasses and other natives.
This versatile wildflower works well in meadow mixes, rain gardens, and informal borders, and its seeds also provide food for birds and wildlife. Plants grow quickly through the season, forming upright stems topped with narrow pink flower spikes that sway gently in the breeze. It prefers consistent moisture and can tolerate wetter soils, making it a useful choice for low spots and naturalized areas.
Species: Persicaria pensylvanica
Type: Annual wildflower
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained to wet
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-9
Germination: 14-30 days
Sowing: Surface sow, light needed for germination
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Native North American species