Spikes of violet-blue flowers above glossy arrow-shaped leaves. Native pond and stream bank staple.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Jun to Sep
- USDA Zones
- 3-10
- Sun
- Full Sun or Part Sun
- Water
- High - consistently moist
- Mature Height
- 2-3'
- Bloom Colors
- PurpleBlue
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly
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About This Name
Pontederia cordata is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Pickerelweed unambiguously. The genus Pontederia places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Pickerelweed, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Pontederia cordata will give you the most precise results.