Jumpseed Polygonum virginianum Polygonaceae

Small white flowers dot the wand-like 4 to 12” flower spikes from July through October, persistent pale beaked seeds stick on the stem into the fall (‘jumping’ far & wide if you try to collect them!), broad downy leaves up to 6” long often with decorative ‘thumb print’ on the leaves, overall effect is very attractive - both soft from the leaf texture & airy from the flower wands, found in rich moist woods.

1-3’ tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 4a-10b
Perennial
Deer Resistant

Native Range: e .NE, se. MN, s. ON, w. NH south to e. TX & n. FL

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