Add a touch of whimsy and elegance to your pond or water garden with the Ruby-Eyed Arrowhead. Known for its unique trident-shaped foliage and charming white flowers with striking maroon centers, this aquatic plant brings both beauty and biodiversity to your water feature. It thrives in shallow water or wet soil, making it ideal for boggy edges, pond margins, or containers.
Why You'll Love It:
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Eye-catching white, three-petaled blooms with deep red “ruby” centers
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Graceful arrow-shaped leaves with bold, upright growth
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Attracts pollinators and adds visual interest throughout the summer
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Excellent for naturalistic water gardens or rain gardens
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Low-maintenance and quick to establish
Plant Care Tips:
☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade
💧 Water: Prefers shallow water (1–4”) or consistently moist soil
🌱 Soil: Rich, loamy or clay-based; plant directly in pond soil or containers
🌡 Temperature: Hardy in Zones 7–11; treat as annual or overwinter in cooler zones
📏 Height: Typically grows 1–2.5 feet tall
✂️ Maintenance: Trim dead foliage and flowers to promote new growth
