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Beginner
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1m
max. spread |
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1.5m
max. height |
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5-10 years
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1 hour care
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Botanical name: Pontederia cordata
Other names: Pickerel weed, Heart-leaved pickerel weed, Wampee
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Genus: Pontederia
Species: P. cordata - P. cordata is a marginal aquatic plant forming clumps of arrow-shaped, mid-green leaves on tall stems. In late summer, it bears spikes of blue flowers also on tall upright stems.
Pontederia cordata is: Deciduous
Flower: Blue in Summer
Foliage: Green in Spring; Green in Summer
Habit: Clump-forming
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Pontederia cordata (Pickerel weed) will reach a height of 1.5m and a spread of 1m after 5-10 years.
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Suggested uses: Bog garden, Low Maintenance, Waterside
Cultivation: Plant in fertile loam and position in shallow water in a sunny position.
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Clay, Loamy |
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Pond/In water |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Partial Shade, Full Sun |
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| Aspect: |
South, West |
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| Exposure: |
Exposed, Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Hardy (H4) |
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Question from
tracy r
I have Pontederia Cordata in my pond. Is there anything special that I need to do over winter to protect it?
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Sun. 23rd October 2011 19:44
- Last reply: Sun. 30th October 2011 17:21
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