Pontederia cordata

Pontederia cordata (Pickerel Plant)

Pickerel Plant

The blue-violet flower spikes of Pickerel Plant stand out at the edge of a pond or in a small pool from June through October. Large stands of this hardy water plant make a very showy statement. Pickerel Plant has glossy green, lance-shaped leaves that grow vertically out of the water.

Showy, vigorous emergent native plant
Glossy foliage stands up out of the water

Height

18-24 Inches

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Spread

18-24 Inches

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USDA Hardiness Zone 3 - 11

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Characteristics & Attributes

Deer Tolerance
Medium
Exposure
Full Sun to Part Shade
Habit
Perennal
Water Needs
High
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