Hooded Arrowhead

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)

USDA Zones: 5–10

Bloom: Summer