Water Pepper (Persicaria hydropiper)
Water Pepper (Persicaria hydropiper) is a fast-growing annual herb with a pungent peppery taste, often found in wet areas and used as a spice.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist to wet.
Soil
Moist to wet, fertile, well-drained soils.
Temperature
Grows best in moderate temperatures.
Habitat
Outdoor, Aquatic
Fertilizer
Generally not required in fertile soil.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
Best flowering in full sun.
Keep soil consistently moist to wet.
Tolerates shallow standing water.
Moist to wet, fertile, well-drained soils.
Grows best in moderate temperatures.
Ideal range 15-25 °C.
Outdoor, Aquatic
Generally not required in fertile soil.
Use balanced fertilizer if growth is weak.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Medicinal, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Aquatic
Lifespan
Annuals
Plant Height
0.3-1 m
Spread
0.3-1 m
Growth Rate
Fast
Dormancy
None (Annual)
Leaf Color
Green
Leaf Type
Lanceolate
Flower Size
0.2-0.3 cm
Weed Status
Yes
Image Gallery
- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyPolygonaceae
- genusPersicaria
- speciesPersicaria hydropiper
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes