Question: The parent plant is growing in a friend's yard in western Washington State, USA, Puget Sound area.The bush grows approx …
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The parent plant is growing in a friend's yard in western Washington State, USA, Puget Sound area.The bush grows approx 2ft tall and spreads through the root system. No flowers, and ever green. The leaves have very short hair on top and underside, and are approximately 3 x 5". The leaves are very thin, not succulent. It thrives in filtered sun, generous water,and loamy soil. We would appreciate any help you can give. No one seems to know what it is.
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Dear C@yzie, your plant is Persicaria filiformis (a species of smartweed sometimes referred to as "jumpseed"). This member of the knotweed family is native to Asia. It is sometimes cultivated for ornament and likely how it came to be located where you found it. Best wishes.
