Pontederia cordata

Also Known As

Pontedaria cordata
Pickerel Rush
Pickerel Weed

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-6'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Pontederia cordata plant details

Pontederia cordata is a broadleaf deciduous perennial aquatic with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. A good option if you're seeking something for erosion control and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Pontederia cordata

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: pontederiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: heart-shaped leaves, naturalizing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Pontederia cordata

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Resistant to: erosion and verticillium wilt

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A clump forming winter dormant herbaceous perennial. Deep glossy green arrow shaped leaves arise in dense clumps, among these from late spring till autumn spikes of bright lavender-blue flowers appear. For wet soil or water to 30cm deep. Seeds are edible and have been made into flour.