Common Arrowhead Seeds

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Sowing: Plant in late fall, pressing the common arrowhead seed into the surface of the soil since it needs light to germinate. The soil should be continuously wet, even muddy. In order to break its dormancy, this seed needs to experience cold/warm/cold temperatures. This usually means it germinates a year after planting.

Growing: As the plants grow, keep the soil consistently saturated; the water depth can be increased as the plant develops. This plant thrives either at water's edge or in up to 12" of water. It will eventually spread by rhizomes and by self-seeding.

Harvesting: These blossoms do not perform well as cut flowers, and are best enjoyed outdoors.

Seed Saving: After the flowers fade, the seeds will develop in a rounded seed head that eventually begins to turn brown and dry. Gather the dried seed heads and spread them out to dry away from direct sunlight. Rub them lightly to separate the Sagittaria Latifolia seeds from the plant material. Keep the common arrowhead seeds in a cool, dry place.

Common Names: Broadleaf Arrowhead, Duck Potato

Latin Name: Sagittaria latifolia

Species Origin: US Native Wildflower

Type: Native Wildflowers

Life Cycle: Perennial

USDA Zones: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

US Regions: California, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast

Seeds per Ounce: 58,900

Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks

Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks

Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun

Height: 30 Inches

Color: White

Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall

Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Hummingbirds