Sagittaria — 10 species
Botanical species in the genus Sagittaria recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Sagittaria aginashi
Sagittaria aginashi
Family: Alismataceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in many parts of the country. This plant does not appear in The Flora of China, and so its stated distribution needs to be questioned. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Sagittaria brevirosta
Sagittaria brevirosta
Family: Alismataceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it should succeed outdoors in most parts of this country. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus. A pond or bog garden plant, it requires a moist or wet loamy soil in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Sagittaria chapmanii
Sagittaria chapmanii
Family: Alismataceae
Cultivation
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain, though judging by its native range it could succeed outdoors at least in the milder parts of the country. This species is very closely related to Sagittaria graminea and is seen as no more than a sub-species by many botanists. The following notes are based on the general needs of the genus.
Full cultivation guide →Sagittaria cuneata
Sagittaria cuneata
Family: Alismataceae
Cultivation
A pond or bog garden plant, it requires a moist or wet loamy soil in a sunny position. Succeeds in shallow, still or slowly flowing water. Plants are usually monoecious but dioecious forms are sometimes found.
Full cultivation guide →Sagittaria graminea
Sagittaria graminea
Family: Alismataceae
Cultivation
A pond or bog garden plant, it requires a moist or wet loamy soil in a sunny position. Prefers shallow, still or slowly flowing water up to 30 - 60cm deep. The edible roots are commonly found in Chinese markets.
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Sagittaria latifolia
Sagittaria latifolia
Family: Alismataceae
Cultivation
Sagittaria latifolia is a very adaptable plant, found in lowland areas from the cold temperate to the tropical zones. It is hardy to at least -20°c. A pond or bog garden plant, it requires a moist or wet loamy soil in a sunny position.
Full cultivation guide →Sagittaria rigida
Sagittaria rigida
Family: Alismataceae
Cultivation
A pond or bog garden plant, it requires a moist or wet loamy soil in a sunny position. Prefers shallow, still or slowly flowing water up to 30 - 60cm deep. Plants can succeed in deep water.
Full cultivation guide →Sagittaria sagittifolia
Sagittaria sagittifolia
Family: Alismataceae
Cultivation
A pond or bog garden plant, it requires a moist or wet loamy soil in a sunny position. Prefers shallow, still or slowly flowing water up to 30 - 60cm deep. Plants are fairly cold tolerant, surviving temperatures down to at least -10°c, though the top growth is damaged once temperatures fall below zero.
Full cultivation guide →Sagittaria sagittifolia leucopetala
Sagittaria sagittifolia leucopetala
Family: Alismataceae
Cultivation
This name requires further verification - it may be no more than a synonym of S. trifolia. A pond or bog garden plant, it requires a moist or wet loamy soil in a sunny position. Prefers shallow, still or slowly flowing water up to 30 - 60cm deep.
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Sagittaria trifolia
Sagittaria trifolia
Family: Alismataceae
Cultivation
Sagittaria trifolia is found from the temperate zone through to the tropics. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 16 - 24°c, but can tolerate 12 - 28°c. When dormant, the plant can survive temperatures down to about -10°c, but young growth can be severely damaged at 0°c.
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