Persicaria amplexicaulis ‘Golden Arrow’

Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Golden Arrow'

Fleece Flower-Golden Mountain

Photo Credit: Stonehouse Nursery


Persicaria amplexicaulis 'Golden Arrow'

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