Himalayan Border Jewel

Himalayan border jewel is a groundcover plant grown for its easy-care nature and red fall color. During the summer, the leaves are medium green with red tips and margins. The semi-evergreen plant is spreads through underground stems with a slight tendency to mound.

In late summer, clusters of very tiny, pink flowers bloom over a long period on a slender raised stalk. The leaves turn a spectacular red that persists into early winter.

 

Himalayan Border Jewel

Himalayan border jewel is a groundcover plant grown for its easy-care nature and red fall color. During the summer, the leaves are medium green with red tips and margins. The semi-evergreen plant is spreads through underground stems with a slight tendency to mound.

In late summer, clusters of very tiny, pink flowers bloom over a long period on a slender raised stalk. The leaves turn a spectacular red that persists into early winter.

 

Plant details
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Botanic Name

Persicaria affinis 'Border Jewel'

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Pronunciation

per-sih-KAR-ee-uh uh-FEE-niss

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Mature Height

6 to 8 in.

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Mature Spread

12 to 18 in.

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Water usage
Water Usage

One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.

Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.

Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.

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Flower Color

pink

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Bloom time

July through September

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Colorado Native

No

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Natural Habitat

Himalayas

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Light Requirements

sun, part shade

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Cold Hardiness

USDA zones 4-8

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Elevation Limit

hardy to 8,000 ft.

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