Jumpseed has large, oval leaves that come to a sharp point and alternate along the stem.
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The tiny white flowers of jumpseed are spaced out on the flowering stem.
Jumpseed has large, oval leaves that come to a sharp point and alternate along the stem.
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The tiny white flowers of jumpseed are spaced out on the flowering stem.

Jumpseed/Virginia Knotweed (Persicaria virginiana)

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Jumpseed is a part of the rich forest, but it can tolerate poorer soil. The seeds are on a trigger and can shoot up to 3 meters when touched. The small flowers produce nectar for small insects and this plant is not usually bothered by deer.

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Jumpseed (Persicaria virginiana)

Michigan Flora reference page for state distribution: Jumpseed

Height: 2 feet

Bloom time: July-September

Soil: moist to somewhat dry loam, clay loam

Sun: shade to part sun

Plant spacing: 18 inches

Flower: white

Life cycle: perennial

Family: Polygonaceae

Seed source: Michigan

Size:

Jumpseed is a part of the rich forest, but it can tolerate poorer soil. The seeds are on a trigger and can shoot up to 3 meters when touched. The small flowers produce nectar for small insects and this plant is not usually bothered by deer.

More description coming soon!

Jumpseed (Persicaria virginiana)

Michigan Flora reference page for state distribution: Jumpseed

Height: 2 feet

Bloom time: July-September

Soil: moist to somewhat dry loam, clay loam

Sun: shade to part sun

Plant spacing: 18 inches

Flower: white

Life cycle: perennial

Family: Polygonaceae

Seed source: Michigan