Scientific Name
Sagittaria latifolia

Common Name
Duck potato


Hardiness: Zones 3-11
Height: 32 inches
Flower: Three petaled white flower produced in whorls of 3 in summer
Foliage: 24 to 32 inches lanceolate to arrow shaped leaves
Comments: Primarily used as marginal or bog plant; produces starchy tubers; can become invasive; sun to partial shade
Cultivars/Species: N/A

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