This plant came in a wildflower mix for the Pacific Northwest. It has spread like crazy. Any help with it's ID is appreciated. I have tried googling it's characteristics but have not been able to find it. It has several stems coming off of 1 just above the ground. The leaves have reddish spots about 1/3 of the way down the leaf. The stems are red up about 2/3 of the way then turn green. The leaves are alternate and about 3 to 6 inches long. The bloom is small pinkish seed like clusters at the tip of the stems. (see photos)
Welcome kmenterprises. Looks like Persicaria maculosa previously called Polygonum persicaria. Common name Redshank. http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1144064
Persicaria sp. (syn. Polygonum sp., Persicaria maculosa perhaps). A very common weed that pops up everywhere. Polygonums are grown as ornamentals and might have been included in a wildflower mix. Some are quite showy. You will find this plant and relatives under Polygonum, Persicaria, Bistorta, and Fallopia.
