Broadleaf Arrowhead is a vigorous native aquatic perennial noted for its arrow-shaped leaves and the edible tuber. The three-petaled white flowers grow on separate stems than the foliage whorls of three from midsummer until frost. Flowers best in full sun and wet soils. Promptly deadhead to prevent unwanted self-seeding.
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Origins: |
North America: GA Native |
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Height: |
1' - 4' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
5 - 10 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Watch for spider mites and aphids.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Native Gardens, Water Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Sweet Flag, Cardinal Flower, Iris
Image: Christian Fischer, SagittariaLatifolia, CC BY-SA 3.0
