Sagittaria platyphylla (Delta Arrowhead) is a tall, bold aquatic perennial native to Texas and the southeastern U.S., commonly found in still water, marshes, and muddy edges. With long, paddle-shaped leaves and clean white flowers that rise above the waterline, this species adds height and structure to pond margins and wetland gardens. It thrives in shallow, nutrient-rich soils and performs well in bog filters or rain garden zones. Like others in the Water-Plantain family, it supports aquatic wildlife and improves water quality through soil stabilization.

Scientific Name: Sagittaria platyphylla

Origin: Texas and Southeastern U.S.

Native Habitat: Marshes, still water, mud-bottomed ponds

Height: Up to 5 feet

Spread: 1 to 2 feet (clumping habit)

Light: Part Shade to Full Sun

Water: Wet (fully aquatic or water’s edge)

USDA Zones: 6–10

Blooms: June