Peltandra sagittifolia
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- pelt-AN-dra sag-it-ee-FOH-lee-uh
- Description
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'Spoonflower' is a native perennial plant found in swamps of the Coastal Plain.
Emergent aquatic plant in freshwater. NC Significantly Rare species.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Peltandra
- Species:
- sagittifolia
- Family:
- Araceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Country Or Region Of Origin:
- Eastern U.S.A.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Native Plant
- Water Plant
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Cultural Conditions:
- Soil Drainage:
- Occasionally Wet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
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Fruit:
- Fruit Color:
- Red/Burgundy
- Display/Harvest Time:
- Summer
- Fruit Description:
- Displays from August to September.
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Spadix
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Description:
- Blooms from June to August
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Leaves:
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Coastal
- Pond
- Landscape Theme:
- Native Garden
- Water Garden
- Attracts:
- Songbirds
