Threeleaf Arrowhead

Sagittaria trifolia

Native to:
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, Hainan, India, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Kazakhstan, Kirgizstan, Korea, Laos, Malaya, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, Nepal, Nicobar Is., North Caucasus, Pakistan, Philippines, Russia, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Tadzhikistan, Taiwan, Thailand, Transcaucasus, Uzbekistan, Vietnam

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Alismataceae
Genus:
Sagittaria
Species:
Sagittaria trifolia
USDA Symbol:
SATR11

Growth Characteristics

Height:
100 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, fish

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, waterlogged, organic soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
tolerates poor drainage
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
Commonly found in wetlands and shallow waters

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require light and consistent moisture for germination; best sown on wet soil surface or in shallow water.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI