Persicaria affinis
Persicaria affinis
Fleeceflower
Charming conical spikes densely packed with tiny blooms from June to September. Flower buds are deep rose then open and fade to pale pink/white. Low-growing, deep green and leathery, elliptical leaves turn bronze-red in the fall. Trailing stems form a mat that can tolerate moderate foot traffic. (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer
Fall
8-12" tall x 24" wide Sun Part Shade 
Hardiness Zone:5,6,7,8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to -20° to -10°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Deer Resistant Deer ResistantDrought Tolerant Drought Tolerant
Evergreen EvergreenFall/Winter Color Fall/Winter Color
Fragrant FragrantGood for Cut Flowers Good for Cut Flowers
Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming Long Blooming or Repeat BloomingMay Naturalize May Naturalize
Prostrate or vining growth habit Prostrate or vining growth habitRockery or Alpine Plant Rockery or Alpine Plant
Takes Light Foot Traffic Takes Light Foot TrafficTolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil