Common Arrowhead. A marginal aquatic perennial with beautiful arrow-shaped, shiny leaves. Clusters of white flowers with crimson centres. Max Height 60cm to 90cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun. Hardy.
Sagittaria sagittifolia
A marginal aquatic perennial with beautiful arrow-shaped, shiny leaves. Clusters of white flowers with crimson centres.
Additional information
| Generic | Sagittaria |
|---|---|
| Species | sagittifolia |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Common Arrowhead |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Loam |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 60cm, 90cm |
| Family | |
| Spread | |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Wet |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Pond |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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