Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Alismataceae

Genus:

Sagittaria

Species:

Sagittaria cristata

USDA Symbol:

SACR4

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, birds, muskrats

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, waterlogged soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in shallow water or wetland areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–28 days

Notes:

Seeds require moist, warm conditions and light for germination. Sow on wet soil surface.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI