Description
Bistort plant, Bistorta officinalis, is a show stopper in bloom with a mound of upright pink blossoms to o.6m. Healing use as a restorative. A simple tea from the roots makes a powerful astringent tea and leaves are used to prepare a traditional spring tonic. All parts eaten as a bitter vegetable in Russia. Bistort plant is a native of Europe, but has naturalised in many parts of the world.. Prefers part shade to full sun. Soil must be moist to wet