10 Seeds Sagittaria latifolia Common Arrowhead Aquatic Pond Plant

Sagittaria latifolia, commonly known as Common Arrowhead or Duck Potato, is a hardy aquatic perennial prized for its distinctive arrow-shaped leaves and elegant white flowers. This native wetland plant adds texture and vertical interest to pond edges, water gardens, and boggy areas, thriving in shallow water and producing edible tubers. Its attractive foliage and bloom spikes make it a favorite for naturalized water features and wildlife-friendly landscapes.

Ideal for planting along pond margins, in rain gardens, or in containers set in shallow water, Common Arrowhead performs best in full sun to partial shade. The plant spreads via runners to form graceful clumps, and its late-summer white blossoms rise above the foliage on tall stems. Tubers can be harvested in fall for culinary use, though many growers prize it primarily as an ornamental accent. It pairs beautifully with other marginal aquatics such as pickerelweed and iris.
Species: Sagittaria latifolia
Variety: Common Arrowhead
Type: Aquatic perennial
Plant_Habit: Clumping, spreading via runners
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Wet, muddy, or shallow water
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 4 to 10
Germination: 14 to 30 days at 70 to 75F
Sowing: Surface sow on moist soil, keep wet
Spacing: 12 to 18 inches
Notes: Hardy marginal aquatic for ponds and bogs