Pontederia Cordata Pickeral Rush 5.5" Pot

Pickerel Rush

Pontederia cordata

Native to WNC and eastern North America, where it thrives at bog, pond, and river edges. Lovely and easy to grow, with attractive foliage and gorgeous 3-6” spring blooms. Seeds and young leafstalks are edible.

Provides wildlife habitat - damselflies and dragonflies lay eggs on the stems; underwater the plant provides shelter for fish. Perennial. Grows in water up to 12” deep.

Resists deer; tolerant of high temperatures.

RHS award winner

Zones 4-10.

2-4’T x 2’W.