| Common Name | Pickerelweed |
| Family | Pontederiaceae |
| Genus | Pontederia |
| Species | Cordata |
| Origin | North America |
| Blooming | Summer, purple spikes above foliage |
| Leaf Color | Green to Blue-green |
| Sunlight | Shade / Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | Yes |
Heavy clay or loam submerged in 0-6 inches of water; saturated soil conditions required.
Aquatic plant; keep roots constantly submerged. Do not allow soil to dry out completely.
Full sun required for optimal flowering, tolerates partial shade but blooms less.
Apply slow-release aquatic fertilizer tablets once in early spring during active growth.
Trim dead foliage in late fall before winter dormancy; remove spent flower heads to control spread.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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