Pickerel Weed (Pontederia cordata) 2" Potted Hardy Marginal Plant
Pickerel Weed (Pontederia cordata) 2" Potted Hardy Marginal Plant
Pickerel Weed, scientifically known as Pontederia cordata, is a delightful addition to any pond or water garden. This hardy marginal aquatic plant features striking lance-shaped leaves that add a pop of greenery to the water's edge. In summer, Pickerel Weed produces charming spikes of violet-blue flowers, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Features:
- Hardy marginal pond plant suitable for all pond sizes.
- Adds natural beauty with its vibrant green foliage.
- Features stunning violet-blue flower spikes in the summer.
- Provides a habitat for beneficial wildlife like pollinators.
Care Instructions: Pickerel Weed thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers wet, marshy conditions. Plant in moist soil at the pond's edge or in shallow water (up to 6 inches deep). Regular pruning helps maintain its shape and encourage new growth. Hardy in USDA zones 3-11.
Specifications:
- Plant Type: Marginal Pond Plant
- Botanical Name: Pontederia cordata
- Mature Size: 2-3 feet tall, 1-2 feet wide
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
- Bloom Time: Summer
Share
-
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
If you accept your plants on the first delivery attempt and find that they did not survive the shipment, please take a photo of the deceased plants within 12 hours of delivery, and, submit a claim by clicking HERE. Please have the email you completed the purchase with and your order number ready. When prompted, please select 'Damaged' as your reason.
-
Hitchhiker Warning
We recommend cleaning all plants before adding them to your tank. We regularly perform quality checks prior to shipping plants. However, we cannot guarantee our plants to be snail or hitchhiker-free. If you do not want to risk snails, please consider rinsing plants, conducting a bleach dip, or quarantining plants prior to adding them in your aquarium. Snails are a natural part of working with live plants.