Sagittaria graminea
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Natural Range in Florida
USDA Zones
Suitable to grow in:
10A 10B 8A 8B 9A 9B
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Grassy Arrowhead
Alismataceae
Plant Specifics
| Size: | 1-2 ft | |
| Life Span: | Short-lived perennial | |
| Flower Color: | White | |
| Phenology: | Winter dormant | |
| Habitats: | Wet prairie, cypress swamps. |
Landscaping
| Recommended Uses: | Use in water gardens or along the shallow edges of ponds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Light: | Full Sun, Part Shade | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moisture Tolerance: |
always floodedextremely dry |
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| Moisture Tolerance: | Aquatic ----- to ----- Stays Wet | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Water Flooding Tolerance: | Tolerant of inundation with brackish water | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Salt Spray Tolerance: | Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Soil/Substrate: | Pond, lake, or stream bottom, Organic material (muck), Sand | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wildlife
Fruit is eaten by birds and other wildlife.
Attracts various pollinators.