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Chinese Arrowhead, Giant Arrowhead

Sagittariasinensis

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Sagittaria sinensis by scirpidiella
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Genus
Sagittaria (saj-ee-TAR-ee-uh)
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Species
sinensis (sy-NEN-sis)
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Synonym
Sagittaria gigantea
Sagittaria trifolia var. sinensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Smooth
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Vegetables
Perennials
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting

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