Giant Arrowhead
Sagittaria montevidensis
Last reviewed: July 2026
Light
full sun
Water
high
Size
24"–60" H × 12"–36" W
Bloom
Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AL, FL, GA, WI
Pollinators
bees, flies
Giant arrowhead is a tall aquatic perennial with distinctive arrow-shaped leaves and white flowers that bloom from July through September. This water-loving plant thrives in consistently wet soils or shallow water features and can reach up to 5 feet in height.
In an HOA neighborhood
Giant Arrowhead takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Requires specialized wet conditions inappropriate for typical landscaping
- Large size and aquatic nature appear unmanaged in standard yards
- Limited to pond edges or rain gardens which many HOAs restrict
Wildlife value
The summer blooms attract bees and flies for pollination. As an aquatic plant, it also provides habitat for water-dwelling insects and can support waterfowl in appropriate settings.
Common questions
- How much sun does Giant Arrowhead need?
- Giant Arrowhead grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Giant Arrowhead bloom?
- Giant Arrowhead blooms in July, August, and September.
- Where is Giant Arrowhead native?
- Giant Arrowhead (Sagittaria montevidensis) is native to AL, FL, GA, WI, per the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Giant Arrowhead attract?
- Giant Arrowhead draws bees and flies.
- Is Giant Arrowhead HOA-friendly?
- Giant 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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