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Wapato

Sagittaria latifolia var. latifolia

Deciduous Groundcover

Height: 1.50 ft.

Availability: Low

Growing ease: High

Moisture req.: wet

Exposure req.: sun - part shade

 

Plant description:

White flowers and beautiful arrowhead shaped leaves. Spreads easily in saturated soils.

Keywords: aggressive, birds, fast, perennial (non-woody), spreading, upright, white

Articles that mention this plant: Guidance for Shoreline Plantings

Plans that use this plant:Wet, sunny