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Genus: Sagittaria Species: latifolia Common Name: Common Arrow Head Family: Alismataceae Order: Alismatales Native: North America to Tropical America Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 1 to 4 feet Width: 1 to 3 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: White Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 5-10 Note: This plant can be used for water, bog and pond gardens, or stream margins. Common Arrow Head produces edible, starchy potato-shaped tubers at the end of its rhizomes. This plant hs emerged and submersed leaves. It also makes a good candidate for pond restoration. Monitor plant routinely for aphids or spider mites. Prefers sunny, wet, ordinary garden soil.