Sagittaria sagittifolia
arrowhead
Featuring elegantly arrow-shaped leaves and delicate white blossoms adorned with captivating dark purple centres, this aquatic perennial enjoys a shallow water environment such as container water features and smaller ponds. Sagittaria sagittifolia is our native arrowhead variant, distinguished by its smaller and less invasive nature, and making it a stellar choice for wildlife ponds.
How to care for Sagittaria sagittifolia:
To prevent this plant spreading too vigorously, it is advisable to pot it up (using aquatic compost) into a pond basket. Then, lift and divide the plant as necessary. In late winter, pop on a pair of tough gloves, and comb through the plant in late winter to remove any dead foliage. Plant shallowly between 10-20cm (4-8in) of water.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
6m
Eventual spread:
0.3m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Aquatic
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This pond plant dies right back in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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CAUTION toxic if eaten/skin & eye irritant
1 litre aquatic pot
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