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Fallopia japonica 'Variegata'

 
Fallopia japonica 'Variegata'

Synonym(s) Polygonum cuspidatum
Common name Japanese knotweed
Family polygonaceae
Life cycle perennial (Z4-8)
Flowers white (late summer-early fall)
Size 2-4'
Light sun-part shade

Bought this labeled simply 'Fallopia', so the exact identification is tentative. Looks to be yet another pretty member of the knotweed family. This one is well-behaved - I haven't seen any self-seeding or spreading by roots. It's late to return in spring, so it helps to mark its location.

In our garden, this plant grows in the following area:

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