Duck Potato
Jun 16, 2013 15:51:52 #
Jun 17, 2013 05:58:07 #
Sweet little flower, I hope it is not treated like pond weed.
Jun 17, 2013 06:20:12 #
jan wrote:
Growing in the backyard pond...hummingbirds and bees love it!
Hi Jan :) I have never heard of or seen this plant before, so a big thank you posting. :thumbup: Here is a little more information :thumbup:
Sagittaria is a genus of about 30 species of aquatic plants whose members go by a variety of common names, including arrowhead, duck potato, swan potato, tule potato, and wapato (or wapatoo). Most are native to South, Central, and North America, but there are also some from Europe and Asia.The generic name means "belonging to an arrow" in Latin and refers to the shape of the leaves.The genus lies within the water plantain family, the Alismataceae. :thumbup:
Jun 17, 2013 06:25:36 #
Very nice, Jan
We know this as Arrow Head in the UK and a fine plant it is!
Lovely delicate colours you have captured here
We know this as Arrow Head in the UK and a fine plant it is!
Lovely delicate colours you have captured here
Jun 17, 2013 12:57:16 #
macro2009 wrote:
Sweet little flower, I hope it is not treated like pond weed.
Thank you macro2009 for looking at my photo. This plant is one of my favorites in our small backyard pond and it blooms all summer. Butterflies love it also...Jan
Excellent news, butterflies and ladybirds are virtually non-existent at the moment in the North of England.
Jun 17, 2013 14:40:55 #
Robbie7 wrote:
Hi Jan :) I have never heard of or seen this plan... (show quote)
Thanks Robbie for all this cool info. I appreciate it. The plant lives in the pond throughout the winter and we have cold temps here. Every summer when it blooms, the flower stalks grow a little taller. Eventhough it is considered to be an invasive weed, I love the plant and so do butterflies and other nectar seeking insects...thanks again for taking a peek at my photo. Jan
Jun 17, 2013 14:43:00 #
MrBennett wrote:
Very nice, Jan
We know this as Arrow Head in the UK and a fine plant it is!
Lovely delicate colours you have captured here
We know this as Arrow Head in the UK and a fine plant it is!
Lovely delicate colours you have captured here
Thank you MrBennett for looking at my photo and also for your nice comment. Oh, it is also know as Arrow Head here in the US...Jan
Jun 17, 2013 17:20:52 #
jan wrote:
Thank you macro2009 for looking at my photo. This plant is one of my favorites in our small backyard pond and it blooms all summer. Butterflies love it also...Jan
Excellent news, butterflies and ladybirds are virtually non-existent at the moment in the North of England.
Excellent news, butterflies and ladybirds are virtually non-existent at the moment in the North of England.
Hi macro2009. I am so sorry to learn that you have no butterflies or ladybirds where you live. That is very depressing news. Our butterflies and honey bees here in the USA are going away also. Our planet is suffering...Jan
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