Arrowhead

 

Common Name	Arrowhead
Scientific Name	Sagittaria latifolia
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Wetlands & Standing Water
Light Preference	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Wildlife Value	birds, small mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8), Basic (pH>8)
Height	less than 3'
Bloom Time	Spring
Evergreen	No
Comments	white flowers; tubers, commonly called duck potatoes, are eaten by many duck species; muskrat and beaver will eat entire plant; seeds eaten by many songbirds