White Pickerel Weed Pontederia cordata 'Alba'
- Phonetic Spelling
- pon-te-DARE-ee-uh kor-DAY-tuh AL-ba
- Description
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White Pickerel Weed has a long blooming period. It grows in 0" to 10" water depth. This plant performs a phyto-purifying action, and are often used to improve water quality.
Dragonfly use this to lay their eggs as well as for perching and roosting. The larvae use the stems to climb out of the water.
Its leaves look almost tropical and provide food and shelter for many animals.
- See this plant in the following landscape:
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Pontederia
- Species:
- cordata
- Family:
- Pontederiaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Wildlife Value:
- Supports the specialized bee - Florilegus (Florilegus) condignus. Laying site for the adult dragonfly.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 6 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Edible
- Wildflower
- Habit/Form:
- Clumping
- Prostrate
- Growth Rate:
- Medium
- Maintenance:
- Low
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Clay
- Loam (Silt)
- Soil Drainage:
- Frequent Standing Water
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Summer
- Flower Size:
- 3-6 inches
- Flower Description:
- Spike of white ephemeral flowers. Strong odor.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Gray/Silver
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Smooth
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- > 6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Glossy, heart-shaped leaves with swirled markings., indented at the base and tapers to a point.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- Can reach 2' in height.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Theme:
- Butterfly Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Water Garden
- Design Feature:
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Pollinators
- Specialized Bees
