Bulltongue Arrowhead
Sagittaria lancifolia
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Cayman Is., Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, French Guiana, Guam, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Puerto Rico, Suriname, United States, Venezuela, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
Barnes, Dr. Thomas G.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Alismataceae
- Genus:
- Sagittaria
- Species:
- Sagittaria lancifolia
- USDA Symbol:
- SALA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 120 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, organic, waterlogged soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- commonly found in marshes and wetlands
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate readily in warm, moist conditions without pretreatment.
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Seeds are harvested during late August through early October when fully mature and before any significant shattering occurs by manually shattering fruit clusters on the plants and collecting falling seeds in a container. Good germination of bulltongue observed after 5 months of dry storage.
Source: npn.rngr.net