I didn’t plant this dotted smartweed… it came up in one of my flower pots on its own.. but I read about it and decided to let it stay. 💚
Dotted smartweed (Persicaria punctata) is a wetland plant important to many different kinds of native wildlife. Its nectar attracts bees and beetles, and insect larvae feed on its leaves. Also, small birds and mammals find the seeds very tasty. 💚