Sagittaria latifolia Duck potato (Alismataceae)

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Sagittaria latifolia
Duck potato
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The Sagittaria latifolia plant species is found in N. America - all areas except the far north. Naturalized in various parts of Europe[50]. It is a member of the Alismataceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Duck potato. Some home gardeners know the variety as S. obtusa. S. variabilis.

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Latin Name:  Sagittaria latifolia
Common Name:  Duck potato
Family:  Alismataceae
Author:  Willd.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.2   Mature Width:  0.3

Habitat:  Ditches, ponds, lakes and swampy areas in most parts of N. America[60].

Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in a pot standing in about 5cm of water. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle, and gradually increase the depth of water as the plants grow until it is about 5cm above the top of the pot. Plant out in late spring or early summer of the following year. Division of the tubers in spring or autumn. Easy. Runners potted up at any time in the growing season.

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