Golden-club
Orontium aquaticum
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
high
Size
6"–18" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Apr, May, Jun
Native to
AL, CT, DE, FL and 16 more states
Pollinators
flies, beetles
Golden-club is an aquatic perennial that produces distinctive golden-yellow flower spikes in spring. This water-loving plant forms clumps of broad, blue-green leaves and requires consistently wet soil or shallow water to thrive.
In an HOA neighborhood
Golden-club takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Requires wetland conditions unsuitable for typical landscaping
- Unusual appearance may seem out of place in residential settings
- Dies back completely in winter leaving bare areas
Wildlife value
The unusual flowers attract flies and beetles for pollination. Seeds provide food for waterfowl and other wildlife in aquatic habitats.
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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