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Genus: Polygonm Species: bistorta 'Superbum' Common Name: Snakeweed Family: Polygonaceae Order: Caryophyllales Native: Asia and northern Europe Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 2 to 3 feet Width: 1.5 to 2 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Pink Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 3-7 Note: This plant is suitable for partly shady borders, cottage gardens, and near streams, ponds or water gardens. Prefers partly shady, moist, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.