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Pontederia cordata

Pickerel Weed

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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.

 

Plant Type

Perennial, Aquatic

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

Under 1'

Flower Color

Blue, Pink, Purple

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

Intermittent

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

Design Styles

Japanese, Ranch, Tropical, Water Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Fire Resistant, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.