Sagittaria latifolia (Common Arrowhead) Height - 4' and Taller a distinctive tree

a distinctive tree

It is a relatively common plant of quality wet prairie

Height 60'-75'

This tree leafs out and drops its leaves earlier than most other trees

If you are familiar with its cousin Wild Bergamot but want a shorter and tamer plant for your native landscape you have found your Monarda

Sagittaria latifolia (Common Arrowhead) Height - 4' and Taller a distinctive treeSagittaria latifolia (Common Arrowhead) has broad, arrow like leaves so this plants genus is aptly named ("Sagittaria" arrow like). This arrow leaf also makes it quite easy to identify from other wetland plants. Found in full sun and part sun situations in marshes, river mudflats, and pond edges. The flowers are arranged in whorls of three upon a stalk and have both male and female blossoms. This arrowhead feeds a broad range of wildlife including