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Sagittaria latifolia - Duck Potato

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Native Wetland Plants

Sagittaria latifolia

Duck Potato

More About Duck Potato

Sagittaria latifolia, Duck potato, is a vigorous aquatic perennial that typically grows 2-4’ tall. Known for its arrowhead-shaped leaves, Sagittaria latifolia commonly grows submerged in shallow water or out of water on wet muddy banks, sloughs, swamps, marshes and margins of streams and ponds. Sagittaria latifolia is easy to naturalize and will colonize by spreading rhizomes as well as self seed.  Duck Potato is a valuable food source for waterfowl and can also be enjoyed with olive oil and garlic.

Bloom Color

White

Sagittaria latifolia Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
• Sun
• Partial Shade
Mature Height
• 2' - 4'
Spread Characteristics
• Prolific Seeder
• Rhizomatous - Rapid
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
Pond Zonation
• High Marsh - Saturated Soil
• Low Marsh 0 - 6"
• Shallow Water 6" - 12"
Foliage Color
• Green
Wildlife Benefits
• Amphibians
• Bees/Pollinators
• Cover
• Fish
• Food
• Nesting
• Waterfowl
Wetland Indicator Status
• OBL
Plant Type
• Bog/Marsh
• Flowering Perennial
• Marginal
Attributes
• Bio Remediation
• Container
• Erosion Control
• Fibrous Roots
• Great Foliage
• Mass Planting
• Native
• Naturalizing
• Ornamental Flower
• Storm Water Basin
USDA Hardiness Zone
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9
• 10
• 11