Broad leaf Arrowhead sagittariu
Looking to add striking architectural drama to your pond, water feature, or rain garden? Meet the Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), nature’s perfect blend of bold design and effortless utility.
Often called "Duck Potato," this native North American perennial is an absolute powerhouse for water gardens, shorelines, and wetland restoration projects.
Broadleaf Arrowhead Belongs in Your Landscape
1. Striking Visual Impact
True to its name, this plant features massive, glossy, deep-green leaves shaped like literal arrowheads. It provides an instant structural contrast against soft grasses, round lily pads, and fine-textured water plants. In July and August, it balances that bold foliage with delicate, three-petaled white flowers that bloom on spikes rising above the water.
2. The Ultimate Problem-Solver for Wet Soil
Got a swampy low spot where turf grass goes to die? An eroding pond edge? Broadleaf Arrowhead thrives in saturated mud and shallow water up to 6–12 inches deep. Its robust, spreading root system acts like natural rebar, locking down shorelines and preventing soil erosion.
3. A Magnet for Local Wildlife Attribute Specifications
Growth Habit Emergent aquatic perennial
Height 1 to 4 feet tall
Light Requirements Full sun to partial shade
Soil/Water Depth Wet mud up to 12 inches of standing water
Hardiness Zones 3 through 10 (Incredibly resilient)
If you want to bring your backyard ecosystem to life, this is your ticket.
- Pollinators: The bright white flowers are highly attractive to native bees and butterflies.
- Waterfowl & Songbirds: Ducks, geese, and rails love the nutrient-rich seeds and underwater tubers.
- Aquatic Life: The submerged stems provide crucial shelter for young fish, frrogs and dragonflies
Whether you are designing a high-end water feature, building a functional rain garden to handle stormwater runoff, or just trying to invite more birds to your property, the Broadleaf Arrowhead is a tough, gorgeous, low-maintenance winner.