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Bistort

Polygonum bistorta, Polygonaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverDynamic AccumulatorPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Tall Chinese FoxgloveRehmannia elata
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Japanese GentianGentiana scabra
Nutrient AccumulationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Scots LovageLigusticum scoticum
Wind ProtectionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Japanese ButterburPetasites japonicus

Both species form dense colonies that exclude other plants through root competition and allelopathic effects

Uses

Functions

Wound HealingAstringent MedicineErosion ControlEarly Pollinator Support

Edible Parts

LeavesRoots

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingDigestive DisordersHemorrhoidsDiarrheaMouth Ulcers

Common Questions

What zones does Bistort grow in?

Bistort grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Bistort?

Good companions for Bistort include Tall Chinese Foxglove, Japanese Gentian, Scots Lovage.

Design guilds with Bistort and see companion relationships visually.

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