Silk Stockings™ is a selection of a native Arrowhead (Sagittaria). There are many types of Arrowhead, but none like this! It was Developed by Aquascapes Unlimited, Inc. and chosen for its fine, green veins over bronzy-red foliage. The new leaves are particularly lovely, being dark reddish with light veination. For best color, avoid hot sunlight. Morning sun, followed by dappled sun or very bright shade is best, especially in warmer climates. Like all Sagittaria, Silk Stockings™ grows best in calm, shallow water, about 1/2 inch to 2 inches deep. The dormant tubers, which form in the fall, are edible and important wildlife food, giving rise to the name "Duck Potato". Some species were known to the Native Americans as "Wapato".
Exposure
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Sun |
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Partial Shade |
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Shade |
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Mature Height
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Spread Characteristics
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Clumping |
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Prolific Seeder |
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Rhizomatous - Med |
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Season of Interest (Flowering)
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Pond Zonation
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High Marsh - Saturated Soil |
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Low Marsh 0 - 6" |
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Shallow Water 6" - 12" |
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Foliage Color
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Green |
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Purple |
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Red |
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Variegated |
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Wildlife Benefits
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Amphibians |
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Bees/Pollinators |
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Cover |
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Fish |
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Food |
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Nesting |
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Songbirds |
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Waterfowl |
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Wetland Indicator Status
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Plant Type
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Bog/Marsh |
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Flowering Perennial |
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Marginal |
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Attributes
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Container |
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Erosion Control |
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Fibrous Roots |
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Great Foliage |
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Native |
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Naturalizing |
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Storm Water Basin |
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USDA Hardiness Zone
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