Wayside Gardens Polygonum
Best choice for gardeners needing rapid, low-maintenance vertical privacy.
This is the ultimate solution for blank walls and bare fences that need immediate, fragrant coverage. It grows with aggressive, almost reckless speed, so be prepared to wield your pruning shears regularly to keep its sprawling, bee-friendly beauty from taking over your entire garden.
$26.95
Who it's for
- Busy gardeners seeking reliable, low-maintenance perennial color
- Landscape designers wanting long-lasting floral interest through autumn
- Homeowners needing functional solutions for suppressing garden weeds
Who should skip it
- Gardeners with limited space or strict containment requirements
- Minimalists preferring plants that require zero seasonal grooming
- Eco-conscious buyers concerned about planting potentially invasive species
Performance breakdown
Growth Speed
Rapidly covers structures with aggressive, vigorous twining stems.
Maintenance Ease
Thrives with minimal intervention and requires absolutely no fertilizer.
Pollinator Appeal
Profuse late-season blooms act as a magnet for local bees.
Environmental Resilience
Highly drought-tolerant and disease-resistant once the root system establishes.
Pruning Flexibility
Handles severe spring pruning exceptionally well to manage boundaries.
Sensory Impact
Fragrant white flowers provide a striking visual and aromatic display.
Key Specs
SKU
27771
Genus
Polygonum
Species
auberti
Item Form
1-Quart
Bloom Color
White
Foliage Color
Medium Green
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
4 - 8
Mature Height
20 Feet
Mature Spread
20 Feet
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