Synonyms
Boehmeria spicata, Boehmeria tricuspis 'Red Form'
Herbaceous Perennial
A herbaceous perennial grown for its attractive foliage. It has pairs of green leaves, which are deeply veined and have crisply serrated margins. In late summer-autumn, strings of long red-green flowers on red stems, develop looking like pipecleaners.
Position
Partial shade
Soil Types
Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
0.5-1 metres
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres