Knot Weed  

-Inherent characters-
"Mizuhiki", red and white paper strings, refers to the florescens which is red from the above, and white from the beneath.
-Scientific name-
Polygonum filiforme
-Common name-
Knot Weed
What kind of plant is it?
Japanese names   Mizuhiki
Family   Polygonaceae
Origin   Throughout Japan
Horticultural classification   Perennial
Area(s) frequently seen in Japan   All
What color is it?
Flower  

Leaf  
When is it most attractive?
Flower or foliage season
Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
             


   
What size is it?
Plant height   50-80cm
Flower diameter   0.2-0.3cm
Inflorescence diameter    
Inflorescence length