Pontederia cordata
Pickerel Weed
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'
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:
Consider replacing some lawn areas with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
Good candidates for removal are portions of large lawns, areas where no one uses the grass, patches that don't grow well, or spaces too small to water without overspray.