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Sagittaria latifolia - Duck Potato

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Native Wetland Plants

Sagittaria latifolia

Duck Potato

More About Duck Potato

Sagittaria latifolia, Duck potato, is a vigorous aquatic perennial that typically grows 2-4’ tall. Known for its arrowhead-shaped leaves, Sagittaria latifolia commonly grows submerged in shallow water or out of water on wet muddy banks, sloughs, swamps, marshes and margins of streams and ponds. Sagittaria latifolia is easy to naturalize and will colonize by spreading rhizomes as well as self seed.  Duck Potato is a valuable food source for waterfowl and can also be enjoyed with olive oil and garlic.

Bloom Color

White

Sagittaria latifolia Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
Sun
Partial Shade
Mature Height
2' - 4'
Spread Characteristics
Prolific Seeder
Rhizomatous - Rapid
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Spring
Summer
Pond Zonation
High Marsh - Saturated Soil
Low Marsh 0 - 6"
Shallow Water 6" - 12"
Foliage Color
Green
Wildlife Benefits
Amphibians
Bees/Pollinators
Cover
Fish
Food
Nesting
Waterfowl
Wetland Indicator Status
OBL
Plant Type
Bog/Marsh
Flowering Perennial
Marginal
Attributes
Bio Remediation
Container
Erosion Control
Fibrous Roots
Great Foliage
Mass Planting
Native
Naturalizing
Ornamental Flower
Storm Water Basin
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11