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Grassy Arrowhead (Sagittaria graminea)

Grassy Arrowhead (Sagittaria graminea) is an aquatic perennial herb with grass-like leaves and small white flowers, native to North America.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep consistently moist to waterlogged.

Soil

Rich, organic, heavy clay or muck soil. Tolerates sandy soils if kept consistently wet.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Aquatic

Fertilizer

Generally not required in nutrient-rich soil.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

At least 6 hours of direct sunlight is beneficial.

Water

Keep consistently moist to waterlogged.

Ideal for shallow water or boggy conditions.

Soil

Rich, organic, heavy clay or muck soil. Tolerates sandy soils if kept consistently wet.

Temperature

Prefers moderate temperatures.

Ideal range is 15-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Aquatic

Fertilizer

Generally not required in nutrient-rich soil.

Use aquatic fertilizer sparingly if growth is weak.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb, Aquatic

Plant Category

Flowering

Plant Place Type

Ground, Aquatic

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Aquatic

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-1 m

Spread

0.3-1 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Yes, in colder climates

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Linear, grass-like

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Diphorea graminea (Michx.) Raf.
Sagitta graminea (Michx.) Nieuwl.
Sagittaria cycloptera (J.G.Sm.) C.Mohr
Sagittaria eatonii J.G.Sm.
Sagittaria edwardsiana R.T.Clausen
Sagittaria purshii Rich. ex Kunth
Sagittaria stolonifera Engelm. & A.Gray
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classLiliopsida
  • orderAlismatales
  • familyAlismataceae
  • genusSagittaria
  • speciesSagittaria graminea
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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