Arrowleaf Tearthumb
Scientific Name: Polygonum sagittatum L.
Synonyms: Persicaria sagittata (L.) Gross., Polygonum sagittatum L. var. <i>gracilentum</i> Fernald, Tracaulon sagittatum (L.) Small, Truellum sagittatum (L.) Soják, Tracaulon sagittatum (L.) Small var. <i>gracilentum</i> (Fernald) C.F. Reed
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Caryophyllidae / Polygonales / Polygonaceae / Polygonum L./ Polygonum sagittatum L.
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | POSA5 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | AnnualPerennial, |
| Growth Habits | Forb/herbVine, |
| Native Locations | POSA5 |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Arrowleaf Tearthumb.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | -13 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Low |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | Low |
| Fertility Requirement | Medium |
| Fire Tolerance | Low |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 110 |
| Hedge Tolerance | None |
| Moisture Use | Medium |
| pH, Maximum | 8.5 |
| pH, Minimum | 4.0 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 60 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 40 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 6 |
| Salinity Tolerance | Medium |
| Shade Tolerance | Intolerant |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | None |
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Shape and Orientation | Prostrate |
| Active Growth Period | Summer |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | Yes |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Porous |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Porous |
| Foliage Texture | Medium |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Growth Form | Single Crown |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 1.0 |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Leaf Retention | No |
| Lifespan | Moderate |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Black |
Reproduction
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Seed per Pound | 125000 |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Fall |
| Seed Spread Rate | Moderate |
| Seedling Vigor | Medium |
| Small Grain | No |
| Vegetative Spread Rate | None |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Spring |
| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Medium |
| Commercial Availability | Routinely Available |
| Bloom Period | Late Spring |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | No |
| Palatable Graze Animal | Low |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
