Wapato

Is being replaced  by S. lancifolia in Louisiana where there is salt water intrusion into wetlands.  Apparently much less salt tolerant that S. lancifolia.



Use in water gardens or as an emergent along pond edges.

Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water.



Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray

Birds are attracted to the fruits.

Marshes, wetter portions of wet prairies, swamps.

• Showy flowers, Interesting foliage
• Attracts insect pollinators.