Sagittaria sagittifolia - Arrowhead, Native Pond Marginal Plant
Sagittaria sagittifolia - Arrowhead, Native Pond Marginal Plant
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Sagittaria sagittifolia, known as arrowhead, is Britain's only native Sagittaria. It is named after its arrow-shaped leaves held above the water, and in summer it carries white flowers with a purple centre.
Arrowhead at a glance
| Botanical name | Sagittaria sagittifolia |
|---|---|
| Common name | Arrowhead |
| Plant type | Perennial; dies back to underground tubers in winter |
| Height and spread | Flower stems to about 80 cm; spreads 1 m or more |
| Flowers | White with a purple centre, June to August |
| Position | Full sun or part shade |
| Soil | Deep mud in still or slow water |
| Pond depth | 10–20 cm of water over the crown |
| Hardiness | RHS H6 – hardy in a very cold winter (-20 to -15°C) |
| Native to | UK and Ireland (native wild flower) |
Where to plant arrowhead
- A pond shelf with 10–20 cm of water over the crown
- Still or slow-moving water in wildlife ponds and ditches
- Larger ponds, where it can spread
Why has my arrowhead disappeared?
It dies back completely in autumn and spends winter as tubers in the mud. New leaves appear in spring as the water warms.
Is it good for wildlife?
Yes. It is on the RHS Plants for Pollinators list and attracts bees, hoverflies and dragonflies. Koi and ducks may eat it.
Which size should I buy?
Bare-root plants (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive without a pot or compost and are the most economical way to plant a group. Potted plants (9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre) arrive growing in our peat-free compost and give a faster display. Packs of 3 come in 7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre and 3 litre bare-root sizes and cost less per plant. The 2x Pot & Compost option is two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Pond depth: 10 - 20cm
Light: Full sun or part shade
Hardiness: Hardy
Height and spread: 40 - 80cm tall, 50 - 100cm wide
Planting and flowering months are shown in the calendar under the photos.
Bare root (7 cm, 9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants sent without a pot or compost, ready to plant straight away. The most economical way to plant a group.
Potted (9 cm, 1 litre, 3 litre): plants growing in our recycled, peat-free compost made in Lincolnshire. Larger sizes give a faster display.
Pack of 3 (7 cm bare-root, 9 cm bare-root, 1 litre bare-root, 3 litre bare-root): three plants of the chosen size at a lower price per plant.
2x Pot & Compost: two plants supplied with pots and compost.
Sizes shown with a line through them are currently unavailable.
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