| Wildflower Information for Persicaria amphibia | |
|---|---|
| Common name(s) | Water smartweed |
| Family | Polygonaceae (Smartweed family) |
| Flowers | color: pink petals: five |
| Leaves | alternate |
| Lifecycle | annual or perennial |
| Peak bloom period | August |
| Origin | native |
Wildflowers of the National Capital Region
Discovering wildflowers in Maryland, Washington D.C., and Northern Virginia
Persicaria amphibia
Common name: Water smartweed