Arum-leaf Arrowhead
Sagittaria cuneata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Sagittaria cuneata (Arum-leaf Arrowhead) is a native aquatic forb blooming July through September across 33 US states. This wetland plant produces white flowers and attracts bees and flies as pollinators.
The USDA PLANTS Database (opens in new tab) does not flag Arum-leaf Arrowhead as toxic to livestock.
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.
Growing Arum-leaf Arrowhead
Grow Arum-leaf Arrowhead in full sun and high water. Mature plants reach 8 to 24 inches tall and spread 6 to 12 inches wide. Expect moderate maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.
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.
Common questions
- When does Sagittaria cuneata bloom?
- Arum-leaf Arrowhead blooms from July through September, producing white flowers during the summer months.
- What growing conditions does Sagittaria cuneata need?
- This aquatic plant requires full sun and high water conditions, typically growing in wetlands, shallow water, and marshy areas.
- Which pollinators visit Arum-leaf Arrowhead?
- Sagittaria cuneata attracts bees and flies as its primary pollinators during its summer blooming period.
- Where is Sagittaria cuneata native?
- Arum-leaf Arrowhead is native to 33 US states spanning from coast to coast, including western states like California and Washington, central states like Kansas and Texas, and eastern states like Maine and New Jersey.
- Is Arum-leaf Arrowhead toxic to livestock?
- The USDA PLANTS Database does not flag Arum-leaf Arrowhead as toxic to livestock.
- Is Arum-leaf Arrowhead HOA-friendly?
- Arum-leaf Arrowhead takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
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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