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Pickerelweed

Pontederia cordata, Pontederiaceae

Zones
3–10
Layer
Aquatic
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (acceptable)Full Sun (optimal)

Water

HighHighHigh

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sacred LotusNelumbo nucifera
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
BulrushSchoenoplectus tabernaemontani
Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Lance-Leaf PickerelweedPontederia lanceolata

Closely related pickerelweed species may compete for the same aquatic niche and resources

Water MintMentha aquatica

Aggressive mint can outcompete and chemically suppress other aquatic plants like pickerelweed

Uses

Functions

OrnamentalWildlife HabitatWater FiltrationWater Filtration

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Pickerelweed grow in?

Pickerelweed grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Pickerelweed?

Good companions for Pickerelweed include Sacred Lotus, Bulrush.

Design guilds with Pickerelweed and see companion relationships visually.

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