Bistort

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It grows best in moisture-retentive soil, even though it can tolerate some dryness once established.

It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Division is a reliable way to propagate established plants.

Bistort is a clump-forming perennial with dense spikes of pale pink to white flowers borne above a mound of basal leaves.

Full sun to partial shade.

Moisture-retentive soil.

Prefers evenly moist soil.

No seed-growing details included here because the most clearly supported garden propagation method is division.

Grow in sun or partial shade in soil that does not dry out too much.

Deadhead faded flower spikes after flowering.

Established clumps can be divided in spring or autumn.

No serious insect or disease problems were noted in the sources used.

Insect-pollinated.