Pickerel Weed

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Pickerel Weed

Pontederia cordata

Common Name(s)

Pickerel Weed

Family

Pontederiaceae

Genus

Pontederia

Full Scientific Name

Pontederia cordata

Author

Linnaeus

Native Range

ON, QC, NB, PE, NS

Introduced Range

Additional Details

Characteristics

Growth Form: Aquatic

Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous

Light Requirements: Sun

Moisture Requirements: Wet

Drought Tolerant: No

Compaction Tolerant: No

Salt Tolerant: No

Juglone (Walnut) Tolerant: No

Habitat Considerations

Ecozone(s): Boreal Shield, Atlantic Maritime

Natural Habitat(s): Wet Meadow/Prairie/Field, Riparian, Swamp/Marsh, Fresh Water Aquatic, Lakeshores

Human Habitat(s): Pond Edge/Wetland Garden, Pond/Standing Water, Rooftop Garden (drought tolerant/shallow rooted)

Design Considerations

Minimum Height: 30 cm

Maximum Height: 60 cm

Bloom Time: Jun - Nov

Flower Colour(s): Purple|White/Cream

Showy Flowers: Yes

Showy Fruit/Seeds: No

Erosion Control:

Fragrant Flowers:

Fragrant Foliage:

Fall Colour(s):

Bark:

Poisonous to Humans:

Thorns or Prickles:

Invasive Species: No

Conservation Status

Plant Watch Species:

NatureServe Level:

IUCN Red Alert Status:

Interesting Tidbits

Interesting Tidbits: Pickerelweed has often been used for food. Each fruit contains a nutritious, starchy seed that can be eaten straight from the plant or dried and added to granola and other cereals. The dried seeds can also be boiled, roasted to improve flavour or ground into flour. The young leaves have sometimes been eaten raw in salads or boiled and served with butter. (Kershaw)

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