{"product_id":"pontederia-cordata-pickerelweed","title":"Pontederia cordata (Pickerelweed)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA genuine multi-tasker for water gardens and constructed wetlands, pickerelweed supports a documented specialist bee (Florilegus condignus) found almost exclusively on this genus, while its thick rhizome mats actively prevent shoreline erosion and its edible seeds and shoots have a long history of human use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePontederia cordata, or pickerelweed, is an aquatic perennial native to shallow waters of ponds, lakes, and streams across North America. It forms colonies of glossy, arrowhead- to heart-shaped leaves emerging from the water, topped by dense spikes of tubular, lavender-blue flowers held well above the foliage, blooming from late spring through fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePond, lake, and slow-moving water restoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoreline erosion control - thick, rhizomatous root mats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecialist bee habitat (Florilegus condignus) alongside general bee and butterfly forage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBioretention cells and rain gardens - nutrient uptake and water clarity improvement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions \/ Specification Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\/Moisture Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquatic - root mass must remain submerged, ideally in 3-12 in. of water; tolerates periodic flooding to 20 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forb (aquatic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-4 ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant\/None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple; June-October\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWetland Indicator Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e NI (No Indicator) - see flags\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northeast\/Mid-Atlantic (full list)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquatic\/Saturated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shallow (Under 12 in.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (Rarely Damaged)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlood Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High - An aquatic marsh plant listed among species that must withstand storm inundation in the shoreline\/shallow marsh zone of stormwater ponds; typically found in muck substrate that is usually flooded throughout the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spreading - thick rhizomes form large colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports bees, supports specialist\/oligolectic bees, supports butterflies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eInstall no higher than the average low winter water line; the rhizome mass follows moisture as water levels drop, so plant in a triangle pattern from 2 in. down to 6 in. of water for best establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pinelands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"50 Cell 2\" Plug","offer_id":48941168721991,"sku":"PON-COR 50CELL","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1649\/7991\/files\/Pontederiacordata4.jpg?v=1791548108","url":"https:\/\/www.pinelandsnursery.com\/products\/pontederia-cordata-pickerelweed","provider":"Pinelands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}