Other common names
adderwort, bistort, dragonwort, Easter giant, Easter ledges, Easter magiant, Easter man-giant, gentle dock, great bistort, osterick, oysterloit, passion dock, patience dock, patient dock, red legs, snakeweed, twice-writhen
Synonyms
Bistorta major, Persicaria bistorta, Polygonum bistorta
Herbaceous Perennial
A vigorous rhizomatous, semi-evergreen perennial to 75cm tall, with prominently veined, ovate mid-green leaves to 30cm long, and short, dense cylindrical spikes of small pale pink or white flowers in summer and early autumn
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres