Bunched Arrowhead 🛑 Endangered

Sagittaria fasciculata

Bunched Arrowhead

USFWS

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Alismataceae
Genus:
Sagittaria
Species:
Sagittaria fasciculata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
1-2 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may, jun, jul
Bloom Colors:
White, Green

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:
★★★★☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, sandy, nutrient-rich soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Typically found in wetland areas

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Cold-moist stratification for 30 days at 1–5°C (34–41°F).

Source: OpenAI GPT-4o