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Sagittaria cuneata


Wapato




Origin:  North America.
Family
Alismataceae
Genus
Sagittaria
Species
cuneata
Category
Perennials
USDA Hardiness Zone
3
Canadian Hardiness Zone
3
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-23 - (-18)
Temperature (°F)
-10 - 0
Height
50 cm
Photographs
Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugust
General Description
An aquatic perennial herb with large tubers.
Cultivation
Plant in deep, fast-moving water in full sun.
Growth
Fast
Pests
Susceptible to the water lily aphid (Rhopalisiphum nymphaea).
Leaf Description
Submersed leaves to 30 cm, often flaring.
Flower Description
Flowers are white, to 2 cm in diameter.
Fruit Description
Fruit is a winged, beaked achene.
Propagation
Propagate by tubers in spring.
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