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Round-leaved Pickerelweed

Pontederia rotundifolia, Pontederiaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Three-leaf ArrowheadSagittaria trifolia
Pollinator Sharing
American water-pennywortHydrocotyle americana
Shade ProvisionPest Deterrent
Whorled Water MilfoilMyriophyllum verticillatum
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Sessilefruit ArrowheadSagittaria rigida
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Crested Joint VetchAeschynomene cristata
Nitrogen Fixation
Malacca SedgeCyperus malaccensis
Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Giant cutgrassZizaniopsis miliacea

Giant cutgrass forms monocultures that exclude pickerelweed through competitive dominance

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationErosion ControlHabitat CreationPollinator Support

Edible Parts

SeedsYoung Leaves

Common Questions

What zones does Round-leaved Pickerelweed grow in?

Round-leaved Pickerelweed grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Round-leaved Pickerelweed?

Good companions for Round-leaved Pickerelweed include Three-leaf Arrowhead, American water-pennywort, Whorled Water Milfoil, Sessilefruit Arrowhead, Crested Joint Vetch.

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