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Sagittaria latifolia

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Type

Trees, Shrubs, & Vines

Forbs & Flowers

Grasses, Sedges, & Rushes

Conditions

Sun

Shade

Wet

Dry

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Plant almost always occurs in wetlands.

Facultative Wetland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Facultative Plant occurs both in wetlands and in non-wetlands.

Facultative Upland Usually occurs in wetlands but may occur in non-wetlands.

Obligate Upland Plant almost always occurs in non-wetlands.

Vigorous aquatic species. Flowers from July-September. Will self- seed and must dead-head spent flowers to prevent any unwanted self-seeding. Closely related to the Water Plantain. This species is reportedly tolerant of polluted water. Underground tubers are a source of food for several species of ducks, muskrats and snapping turtles. Another common name for this species, Duck Potato, is related to the underground tuber that ducks enjoy to eat. The flowers attract bird and bees.

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Details

Plant Type

Forbs & Flowers

Conditions

Sun

Wet

Native to Kentucky?

Native to Kentucky

Land Use

Obligate Wetland Almost always occurs in wetlands.

Project Uses

Bioswale / Rain Garden / Green Dry Basin

Constructed Wetland / Green Wet Basin

Wetland Restoration

Tendency to Spread

Medium

Height (ft)

1-3

Flower Color

White

Fall Showy?

Flowering Time

July-Sept

Root Depth (ft)

1.5

Salinity Tolerance

Moderate Tolerance