Sagittaria graminea
grassy arrowhead
- 9cm pot
- £12.99
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- Position: full sun or partial shade
- Soil: moist to wet or boggy, humus-rich soil or aquatic compost
- Depth of water: 0-5cm
- Rate of growth: fast-growing
- Flowering period: June to August
- Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection)
As dwarf, marginal or aquatic perennials go, this oar leaved arrowhead takes some beating. The lance-shaped leaves are set against whorls of 3-petalled white flowers, each with conspicuous central green 'buttons', opening to a boss of yellow stamens. It's perfect for bog gardens, container water gardening and smaller ponds - or it can be grown as an oxygenator if partially submerged. - Garden care: 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.
Goes well with
Showa gardening gloves 381 - abrasion resistant
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