Sagittaria calycina (Hooded Arrowhead) is a native aquatic perennial commonly found in shallow water, marshes, and muddy banks across Texas and much of North America. With its distinctive long-petioled leaves and upright flower stalks, it adds vertical interest to wetland plantings. The white, red, or yellow flowers have a simple yet striking form, blooming above the waterline. This water-loving species is ideal for pond edges, rain gardens, and bog filter zones, where it helps stabilize the soil and supports wildlife habitat.

Scientific Name: Sagittaria calycina
Origin: Texas and North America
Native Habitat: Marshes, swamps, muddy banks, and shallow water
Height: Up to 3 feet
Spread: 1 to 2 feet (clumping habit)
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Water: Moist to Wet (partially submerged or water’s edge)
Hardiness: USDA Zones 5–10
Bloom: Summer