ArrowheadSagittaria latifolia
Native, perennial emergent herb usually erect, 1-4' tall. This species has been used in shorelines zones, especially within the bench of retention ponds. It is well suited for wetland restorations within quiet pools, shallow water of lakes and ponds and shrubby conditions.
USDA symbol: SALA2
General Information
| Plant Type | Forb |
|---|---|
| Height | 2 to 4 feet |
| Light Exposure | Sun, Part Sun |
| Soil Moisture | Wet |
| Bloom Color | White |
Tolerances
| Flooding / Inundation Tolerance | Moderate |
|---|---|
| General Resilience | 8 |
| Salt Tolerance | None |
| Stress Tolerance | Fire Tolerant, General Disturbance |
Pollinator Value: Very High
| Bloom Months | July to August |
|---|---|
| Pollinator Benefit | Insect Pollinated, Supports Generalists |
Project Planning
| Project Type | Erosion Control, Restoration, Shoreline Buffer |
|---|---|
| Coefficient of Conservatism | 5 |
| Herbivore Sensitivity | Medium |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Rate of Spread | Fast |
| Soil Stabilization | Deep |
| Vegetative Reproduction | Clonal |
Range
| County | Aitkin, Anoka, Becker, Beltrami, Benton, Blue Earth, Brown, Carlton, Carver, Cass, Chippewa, Chisago, Clay, Clearwater, Cook, Cottonwood, Crow Wing, Dakota, Douglas, Faribault, Fillmore, Freeborn, Goodhue, Hennepin, Houston, Isanti, Itasca, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Kittson, Koochiching, Lake, Lake of the Woods, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Mahnomen, Marshall, Martin, Mille Lacs, Morrison, Mower, Nobles, Olmsted, Otter Tail, Pennington, Pine, Pipestone, Polk, Pope, Ramsey, Red Lake, Redwood, Rice, Sherburne, Sibley, St. Louis, Stearns, Steele, Swift, Todd, Wabasha, Wadena, Waseca, Washington, Watonwan, Wilkin, Winona, Wright |
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| Ecoregion | Driftless Area, Lake Agassiz Plain, North Central Hardwood Forests, Northern Glaciated Plains, Northern Lakes and Forests, Northern Minnesota Wetlands, Western Cornbelt Plains |
| Approximate Eco Province | Eastern Broadleaf Forest, Laurentian Mixed Forest, Prairie Parkland, Tallgrass Aspen Parklands |