New England Wild Flower Society

Printed at http://plantfinder.nativeplanttrust.org/index.cfm/

Pontederia cordata

pickerelweed

Return to Plant Search Home


Height: 1-4 ft
Spread: 1-3 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
Soil Moisture
• Wet
Ecoregion
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Bees
• Attracts Butterflies
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Host Plant
Tolerance
• Salt Tolerant
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Edible
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Specimen
• Naturalize
Growth Habit
• Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


pickerelweed - Pontederia cordata from Native Plant Trust
pickerelweed - Pontederia cordata from Native Plant Trust
pickerelweed - Pontederia cordata from Native Plant Trust