Sessile fruit arrowhead (Sagittaria rigida)

Sessile fruit arrowhead

Also known as: Sessile-fruited arrowhead

You will find the pretty white flowers of sessile fruit arrowhead growing in shallow waters at the margins of ponds and streams in its native Canada and USA. It was also introduced to the British Isles and grows there. This arrowhead is distinguished from its close relatives by its female flowers and fruits which are stalkless.

Scientific classification

Species

Sessile fruit arrowhead (Sagittaria rigida)

Water plantains and allies

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15 cm to 76 cm

Plant Height

White

Flower Color

Deciduous

Leaf type

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Care Guide for Sessile fruit arrowhead

Every week

Water

Pruning: Sessile fruit arrowhead features arrowhead-shaped leaves and sessile fruit. Prune dead or damaged parts in early to late spring to boost growth and airflow. This practice improves light access and prevents overcrowding, reducing disease risk. Sterilized tools are essential to maintain plant health.

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