As a comment about Giant Fleeceflower (Koenigia alpina), brightwork wrote:

I have a question about this plant. I cannot find it in the American Horticultural Society "A--Z" Garden Plants encyclopedia under any of its names. My wife suggests that this is because this is not considered a "garden plant," but rather an invasive weed. Can anyone comment on whether or not this is a desirable "shrub" for a garden setting? Thanks.
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Jan 10, 2017 12:34 PM CST
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This is not the invasive weed you are thinking about try Acongonon alpinum.
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Mar 4, 2017 11:58 AM CST
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I agree
You might also try searches for the more commonly used names which are now synonyms.
Persicaria alpina
Persicaria polymorpha
Polygonum polymorphum
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