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