Dwarf sagittaria

Sagittaria subulata

A grass-like plant that spreads by runners into a lawn.

Needs

Care levelEasy

LightLow

CO₂Helps

GrowthFast

HeightUp to 50 cm

Temperature18–28 °C

WhereFront of the tank

Feeds throughLeaves, from the water

FamilyAlismataceae

Native toEastern USA (Atlantic and Gulf coast states) plus Colombia and Venezuela

Facts checked against sources on 16 Oct 2026. See sources

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Scientific namePOWO: Sagittaria subulata (L.) Buchenau · Flowgrow: Sagittaria subulata
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Animals that leave it alone