Giant Pickerel Rush
The Highlights
- A tall, architectural version of Pontederia Cordata which grows up to 1.5m tall!
- Heart-shaped, shiny jade green leaves, with clusters of lavender blue flowers rising on tall spikes
- This is a vigorous aquatic perennial ideal for adding structure and height to the borders of ponds
- Free flowering from July to September
- Low maintenance, pest and disease free
- Attracts bees and butterflies as well as providing a habitat for small mammals and birds
The Highlights
- A tall, architectural version of Pontederia Cordata which grows up to 1.5m tall!
- Heart-shaped, shiny jade green leaves, with clusters of lavender blue flowers rising on tall spikes
- This is a vigorous aquatic perennial ideal for adding structure and height to the borders of ponds
- Free flowering from July to September
- Low maintenance, pest and disease free
- Attracts bees and butterflies as well as providing a habitat for small mammals and birds
Care Guide
Pest and disease free
No known issues with pests or diseases. MORE
Keep well watered
Needs a permanently wet soil - do not allow soil to dry out - prefers to be planted in shallow water.
Full sun to partial shade
Grows best in full sun but will be fine with some partial shade
Poorly drained soil
Grows best in a poorly drained wet soil - clay or loam is best.
Feeding not required
No need to feed - this plant gets all the nutrients it needs from the soil. ?v=1613300718
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Planting Calendar
- Best time to plant
- Harvest
- Flower