How to grow Pickerel Weed

Pontederia cordata var. lancifolia

Winter care: remove dead leaves. Place crown of plant 2" to 12" below the waters surface.

How long does Pickerel Weed take to grow?

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Pickerel Weed Etymology

Pontederia: for Pontedera, professor at Padua in 18th century. Cordata: heart-shaped1

Other names for Pickerel Weed

Pickerel Rush, Pickerel-Weed, pickerelweed

Pontederia cordata L. var. lancifolia (Muhl. ex Elliot) Torr., Narukila cordata (L.) Nieuwl., Pontederia angustifolia Pursh, Pontederia cordata L. f. latifolia (Raf.) House, Pontederia cordata L. var. angustifolia (Pursh) Torr. & Elliott, Pontederia corda

Footnotes

1 Wisplants

2 USDA PLANTS Profile

3 Fairfax County Public Schools


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