A NOTE OF INTEREST
Polygonum oxyspermum is a coastal species of flowering plant in the buckwheat family. It is native to Europe, primarily along the shores of the Atlantic, the North Sea, and the Baltic Sea, from France and Ireland to Finland and Russia. It is also naturalized in eastern Canada and in the US State of Maine.
CARE GUIDE
How to keep Polygonum Oxyspermum.
Pruning
Ray's knotgrass is a low-growing, mat-forming plant with slender, arching stems. To maintain its health and appearance, prune it in early spring by removing any damaged or overgrown stems and spent flowers. This will enhance air circulation, reduce the risk of disease, and promote overall vigor and attractiveness.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Polygonum
- Family
- Polygonaceae
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Strand-Vogelknöterich en Ray's Knotgrass en Sharp-fruit Knotweed