Arum-leaf Arrowhead
Sagittaria cuneata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
high
Size
8"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, CT and 28 more states
Pollinators
bees, flies
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Sagittaria cuneata is a native aquatic perennial that produces distinctive arrow-shaped leaves and small white flowers from July through September. This wetland plant requires consistently moist to wet soil conditions and thrives in full sun locations like pond edges, rain gardens, or bog areas.
In an HOA neighborhood
Arum-leaf Arrowhead takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Requires wetland conditions incompatible with typical landscaping
- Wild aquatic appearance doesn't fit conventional garden aesthetics
- Limited to specialized water garden applications
Wildlife value
The summer blooms attract bees and flies for pollination. As an aquatic native, it also provides habitat for various wetland wildlife and waterfowl.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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