- Requires sunny to shady light conditions for hefty growth
- Ideal for planting in zones 5-10
- Suitable for growing in your yard
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Arrow Arum or Peltandra virginica, is an attractive native aquatic plant that is great for ponds. The dark green glossy arrowhead shaped leaves make for a beautiful background edge plant or specimen plant in a pond. Very reliable bloomer, although it is grown more for its foliage.
Highlights
- Very hardy perennial from zones 5 - 10, very desirable due to its "clumping" nature making it easy to control and maintain, slow to mature and can reach heights up to 2 ft. - 3 ft.
- Relatively insignificant yellow-green flowers are reliable and will produce many dark purple seeds which are enjoyed by many forms of wildlife, especially ducks
- Will thrive in sunny to shady light conditions which makes it versatile when planting
- Having a bog plant already planted in aquatic soil provides a big advantage in terms of an established root system which makes the transition into your pond very easy and reduces the risk of failure
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Specifications
Mature Width (in.): 18 in.
Dimensions
Mature Width (in.) | 18 in. |
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Details
Additional Characteristics | Water-Wise |
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Bloom Season | Summer |
Blossom Color Family | Yellow |
Common Name Family | Pond Plant |
Container Size | 4 Inches |
Number of plants included (Pack-Size) | 1 |
Returnable | 90-Day |
Sun Tolerance | Full Sun |
Questions & Answers
Does this plant have to be brought in during the winter months or can you leave it in the pond?
Yes, it will not make it during freezing times!
Hi Angel! That is a great question. If you are in northern areas where extreme cold temperatures are likely, you may want to bring this plant inside for a few months and keep in a tub of water. It can take some pretty cold temperatures and most folks will only need to drop the plant, pot and all, to the bottom of your pond where it will be most insulated from possible freezing. It is a very hardy plant.
Is this plant able to sit inside the pond on like a shelf or does it have to be above the water line to a certain extent
My plants are in a mesh basket and the basket is completely submerged underwater.
Good thank you for your concern
Hi Smiley! This 4 inch potted plant is usually 6 to 10 inches tall when you get it. I would start it within an inch, or so of your pond's surface and as it matures and gets taller it can be lowered accordingly. This plant is known for having very deep roots and given the freedom to grow, will mature to height of up to 2-3 feet depending on conditions. It does not have to be above the water line and will be quite comfortable on a shelf in your pond.
Are the water plants sold as seeds or plants?
They are plants between four and 6 inches tall. They come potted and mini pots and need to be replanted into mesh baskets.
As plants.
Mine were plants, but very small.
This is sold as an already growing plant.
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Ideal for pond owners seeking a low-maintenance, wildlife-attracting plant with beautiful dark green foliage and yellow-green flowers. | Ideal for pond owners seeking vibrant early spring color. Attracts butterflies with minimal maintenance and reliable blooms. | Ideal for pond owners seeking a low-maintenance, full-sun plant with unique palm-like foliage. Grows up to 5 ft. H. | Ideal for pond owners seeking a low-maintenance, shade-providing ground cover with unique four-leaf clover foliage. |
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2 ft. to 3 ft. H; 18 in. W | 12 in. W x 8 in. H | 5 ft. H x 3 ft. W | H 3-6 in. W 24 in. Spread 2 ft. |
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Zones 5-10 | Zones 7-10 | Zones 8-10 | Zones 5-10 |
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