Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon' is grown for its vibrant foliage that is splashed with burgundy, mint green, and silver. The colors form a distinct arrow shape on the elongate leaves. 'Red Dragon' produces airy sprays of small white gypsophila-like flowers in early to mid fall. Although it can form large clumps, Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon' is relatively well-behaved, being both sterile and not running by stolons.
Persicaria microcephala 'Red Dragon' prefers partial shade and consistently moist soil