Is it that time of year for leaves to turn?

[SE18]

Some of my arrowheads in different places are turning yellow. Is this normal for this time of year? I live in N. Va. and the plants are native. I probably could go look where I took them but I'd have to wade a mile upstream and thought someone might know.

Thanks

 

[HARO]

Interesting plant, but it's NOT arrowhead. It's Virginia Snakeroot. John

 

[SE18]

Oh man; I found it at the edge of a stream in the water (there were quite a few). After looking up Va Snakeroot, I noted that it lives in forests and floodplains, so maybe I need to elevate it more or replant in my dry/wet bog! Perhaps it's getting too much water. Now I have to look for replacement native water plants that are small and don't float away like floaters do. They were the stars of my water feature :sad:

 

[j.w]

Here's some info on Virginia Snakeroot: http://www.herbs2000.com/herbs/herbs_virginia_snakeroot.htm

 

[SE18]

thanks; it doesn't mention about when the fall foliage starts but I definitely think it needs a period to dry out. Live and learn. Oh well, try something else next year and replant these. Surprised to read that in some areas these plants are endangered or threatened.

 

[sissy]

It' s a pretty plant and has nice leaves on it and I see a lot of it in Fairy Stone Park here and was wondering how it would do near ponds as when I saw it ,it was mostly in dappled sunshine and more shade than sun .The ones I saw in more shade were a lot larger and had bigger leaves .

 

[SE18]

from personal experience just gained, it will grow well as a pondside plant that can endure about 3 months of flooding before the leaves yellow :razz:

After reading about the plant, its history, usages (medicinal, healthy, toxic) and endangerment, I have a greater appreciation for it and these plants will definitely have a better home in the spring when I replant them to the dryer bog area. For now, I'm leaving them as some froggies have made their homes under the canopy. I think for now, I'll just find some flat rocks and raise them up

 

[j.w]

Sounds like a good plan David :highfive: