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Pontederia cordata
Pickerel Weed
Information by: Jerry Sortomme - Editor Photographer: Janet Hunter
Description
Long stalked glossy heart-shaped leaves rise high above the water line. Blue flowers appear from late spring to fall.
Sun
Full, Half
Water
High, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
Attracts Bees
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.