Pontederia cordata
( pon - ted - DEER - ee - uh )
At-A-Glance InformationCommonly known as Pickerel Weed, this aquatic perennial needs full sun or light shade. It is native to eastern North America, and reaches 3-4 feet tall and 2-2.5 feet wide and blooms from late spring through fall. Flowers are blue, but can also come in pink or white. This plant is great at adding interest to pools of water, and will go dormant in wintertime. Pickerel Weed grows best in zones 1-24, H1 and H2 (To find your zone, click here: Zone Map).
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Caring for Pontederia cordata
Plant these aquatic beauties in pots submerged in at least a foot of water.
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Videos
A video all about growing camellias successfully
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Propagating camellias
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Resources
The New Sunset Western Garden Book: The Ultimate Gardening Guide (2012) - Pages 524 - 525, Pontederia cordata
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