species 1,403 observations
Kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate
Persicaria orientalis
Field notes
Persicaria orientalis is a species of flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae, known as kiss-me-over-the-garden-gate and princess-feather. It was first described, as Polygonum orientale, by Carl Linnaeus in 1753. It was transferred to the genus Persicaria by Édouard Spach in 1841. Its native distribution is unclear. As of April 2023, Kew's Plants of The World Online lists its native distribution as ranging from the Russian far east to Indochina, Malesia and Australia. It is widely cultivated and naturalized.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Ruby Tiger Moth, Ipsilon Dart Moth, Setaceous Hebrew Character, Gem Moth
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Polygonum Aphid, Waterlily Aphid, Black Bean Aphid, Song Sparrow
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Yellow-legged Mud-dauber Wasp, Common Grass Skimmer
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Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Moisture
- Moist
- Plant type
- Annual Herb Wildflower
From NC State Extension.