15 Pinkweed Seeds Persicaria pensylvanica Native Wildflower Pollinator Garden

Pinkweed is a native North American annual wildflower known botanically as Persicaria pensylvanica. It produces slender spikes of small pink blooms that add a soft, natural texture to meadows and informal plantings. This species is valued by gardeners seeking native plants that support local ecosystems and naturalized landscapes.

Pinkweed works well in wildflower meadows, rain gardens, and pollinator-friendly borders. Its nectar-rich flowers attract a range of beneficial insects, and the plant self-seeds readily in suitable conditions to form loose colonies over time. It prefers moist, open ground and pairs nicely with other native perennials and grasses in low-maintenance plantings.
Species: Persicaria pensylvanica
Type: Annual wildflower
Plant_Habit: Upright, branching
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained to wet
Zones: 3-9
Germination: 14-30 days
Sowing: Surface sow, light required for germination
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Native to North America; self-seeds in favorable conditions