Fallopia japonica Milk Boy
Variegated Japanese Knotweed |
USDA Zone: 5-9 |
Plant number: 1.210.300
(='Variegata') Grown for its stunning foliage, this is a big plant, that unlike its very invasive green relative, will only spread slowly. Leaves are light green, heavily splashed with creamy-white and flushed with pink in the spring. Clusters of fragrant white flowers appear in late summer. The outstanding foliage is terrific for flower arranging, and is a nice backdrop to other plants in the garden. To control spreading ‘Milk Boy’ may be grown in a large tub or container. The green form should never be planted, as it has become a serious pest in several continents. Heritage Perennials however no longer produces and sells any form of Japanese knotweed.
Further details for
Fallopia japonica Milk Boy
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour White
Blooming Time Late Summer Early Fall
Foliage Color Light Green Variegated White
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Border Containers Cut Flower Fragrant Tall/Screening Specimen Woodland
Flower Head Size Large
Height 150-180 cm 59-70 inches
Spread 90-120 cm 35-47 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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