Blue Pickerel Hardy Marginal Plant
Best hardy perennial for adding continuous color to pond edges.
This North American native is the ultimate workhorse for pond edges, offering a relentless display of purple spikes and glossy foliage all season long. It demands a bit of space to reach its full thirty-inch height, but the payoff is a reliable, architectural structure that doubles as a stunning cut flower.
$8.99
Who it's for
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, perennial pond greenery
- Gardeners seeking late-season color for their water features
- Eco-conscious pond owners looking to support local pollinators
Who should skip it
- Owners of small ponds worried about invasive root growth
- Pond keepers with uneven or steeply sloped water edges
- Impatient gardeners wanting lush foliage early in the spring
Performance breakdown
Bloom consistency
Reliable purple spikes provide color throughout the entire growing season.
Hardiness range
Thrives across a wide variety of climates from zones 5-11.
Visual texture
Glossy heart-shaped leaves add sophisticated structure to any pond edge.
Maintenance ease
A low-effort perennial that establishes quickly in marginal aquatic environments.
Floral versatility
Unique ability to transition from pond feature to indoor cut flower.
Growth potential
Reaches a substantial thirty-inch height for impactful vertical pond interest.
Key Specs
Scientific Name
Pontederia cordata
Type
Hardy marginal plant
Mature Height
Up to 30 inches
Flower Color
Purple
Leaf Color
Green
Care Level
Easy
Water Type
Freshwater
Substrate Requirement
Rooted in Substrate
Flowering Plant
True
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