Common Name
Virginia knotweed
Jumpseed
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Width (ft)
3.0 -
4.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Habitat
Mesic and dry-mesic upland forests, well-drained floodplain forests, alluvial swamps, seepage swamps, wet flatwoods, and various shaded, disturbed habitats. Common throughout Virginia
Wildlife value
Along streams and lakes, the seeds are eaten by ducks, small birds, and small mammals. The submerged parts provide a habitat for micro and macro invertebrates
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Additional Notes
Weedy
Flower Color
Cream/White
Green
Flower Prominence
Reduced
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Bloom Month
July
August
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Tolerates
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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