Sagittaria cuneata (Wapato)
Botanical Information
| Family | Alismataceae |
| Genus | Sagittaria |
| Species | cuneata |
| Category | Perennials |
| Origin | North America. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 3 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -23 - (-18) |
| Temperature (°F) | -10 - 0 |
| Height | 50 cm |
| Growth | Fast |
| Flowering Period | June, July, August |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | An aquatic perennial herb with large tubers. |
| Propagation | Propagate by tubers in spring. |
| Cultivation | Plant in deep, fast-moving water in full sun. |
| 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. |
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