Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Golden Arrow'
(Syn: Bistorta)
Fleece Flower-Golden Mountain
Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Golden Arrow'
(Syn: Bistorta)
Fleece Flower-Golden Mountain
Useful for brightening up shade gardens, this bushy selection forms a non-running clump of bright chartreuse to gold foliage. Raspberry red flower spikes shoot above the foliage for many weeks. Most effective when planted en masse; encourage gardeners to purchase this plant in groups of three. Prefers fertile, moist soils.
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 9
- Height: 18-24"
- Spread: 24-36"
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer
- Foliage Color: Chartreuse Shades, Gold Shades
- Flower Color: Red Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Not native to North America
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Bee-friendly: No
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Plant Details
- Zone: 4 - 9
- Height: 18-24"
- Spread: 24-36"
- Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture: High Water Needs, Moderate Water Needs
- Drought tolerant: No
- Bloom time: Early Fall, Late Summer
- Foliage Color: Chartreuse Shades, Gold Shades
- Flower Color: Red Shades
- Fragrant: No
- Good Cut Flower: Yes
- Native: Not native to North America
- Bee-friendly: No
- Deer resistant: Yes
- Rabbit resistant: Yes
- Attracts butterflies: Yes
- Attracts hummingbirds: No
- Groundcover: No
- Roy Diblik Favorite: No
Grower Information
- PowerPlug Size(s): 32s
- Optimal Planting Time: Spring
- Retail Sales Window: Fall, Summer
- Moisture in Production: Average
- Requires Shade in Production: Yes
- Vernalization Required for Bloom: No
- Vernalization Beneficial: Yes