Himalayan Border Jewel
Himalayan border jewel is a groundcover plant grown for its easy-care nature and red fall color. During the summer, the leaves are medium green with red tips and margins. The semi-evergreen plant is spreads through underground stems with a slight tendency to mound.
In late summer, clusters of very tiny, pink flowers bloom over a long period on a slender raised stalk. The leaves turn a spectacular red that persists into early winter.
Himalayan Border Jewel
Himalayan border jewel is a groundcover plant grown for its easy-care nature and red fall color. During the summer, the leaves are medium green with red tips and margins. The semi-evergreen plant is spreads through underground stems with a slight tendency to mound.
In late summer, clusters of very tiny, pink flowers bloom over a long period on a slender raised stalk. The leaves turn a spectacular red that persists into early winter.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Persicaria affinis 'Border Jewel'
Pronunciation
per-sih-KAR-ee-uh uh-FEE-niss
Mature Height
6 to 8 in.
Mature Spread
12 to 18 in.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
pink
Bloom time
July through September
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
Himalayas
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-8
Elevation Limit
hardy to 8,000 ft.
Performance
Himalayan border jewel has been growing at the Xeriscape Demonstration Garden for many years. Although it is moderately attractive throughout the growing season, fall is the best time for this plant because of the bright red color of the leaves.
It will slowly spread throughout an area through underground stems, forming a large colony over time. The more water it gets, the more quickly it will spread.
Maintenance
Clip off stalks of spent flower clusters, if desired.
See in a landscape
Shrubs and grasses can be a great way to landscape for lower maintenance and water savings. Evergreen shrubs in particular need little to no maintenance, and ornamental grasses need to be cut to the ground only once in early spring. This home features shrubs, grasses and a few flowering perennials to add a pop of color to this small front yard. Not only are these plants low maintenance, but they have great fall color and structure during the winter. Because drip irrigation and mulch are used, weeds are less of a problem and this yard may be enjoyed with less weed pulling.