{"product_id":"polygonum-bistorta","title":"POLYGONUM bistorta","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a1a50b3-5494-83ea-940e-bf856d8bc4e3-24\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a1a50b3-5494-83ea-940e-bf856d8bc4e3-24\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a1a50b3-5494-83ea-940e-bf856d8bc4e3-24\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-92\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"f4b80296-f887-4b8d-b4be-0e099406c7f6\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-thinking\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"495\"\u003ePolygonum bistorta, commonly known as Bistort or Meadow Bistort, is a graceful herbaceous perennial that produces dense, upright spikes of soft pink to pale rose flowers. The blooms are held above clumps of broad, lance-shaped green leaves, creating a fresh, natural, and meadow-like appearance in the garden. Blooming from late spring into summer, this plant adds gentle colour, texture, and pollinator value to borders, cottage gardens, moist meadows, pond edges, or naturalized perennial beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"497\" data-end=\"1558\"\u003eThrives in rich, moist, well-drained soil with consistent moisture. Avoid planting in very dry conditions, especially in hot climates. Requires minimal maintenance once established and performs especially well in cooler, moisture-retentive garden sites. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage a tidier appearance and possible continued flowering. Cut back tired foliage after flowering if needed to refresh the plant. Pairs well with astilbes, hostas, ferns, primulas, and ornamental grasses for a soft, layered garden display. Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Generally avoided by deer and rabbits. Excellent for moist borders, woodland edges, cottage-style landscapes, pond margins, meadow gardens, or naturalized plantings. Polygonum bistorta is a dependable and elegant perennial that thrives in moist garden settings, adding soft pink flower spikes and lush foliage with a naturalistic charm. Its tolerance for damp soils, early-season bloom, and pollinator appeal make it a valuable choice for moisture-loving perennial displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1560\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eSun Requirements:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1579\" data-end=\"1721\"\u003eFull Sun to Partial Shade. Performs best in full sun to partial shade, with consistent moisture supporting the strongest growth and flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1723\" data-end=\"1745\"\u003eMaximum Growth Height:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003e24–36 inches (60–90 cm), with a spread of about 18–24 inches (45–60 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1821\" data-end=\"1833\"\u003eBloom Month:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1992\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eMay to July. 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