Pickerel Rush, White

Description

Pontederia cordata ‘Alba’

White Pickerel Rush

AKA: Pickerel Weed

Pickerel Rush has long been a staple in many water gardens. Beautiful and easy to care for.  This plant makes a great addition to the shallow edges of the pond.

Flower:  Creamy white flowers emerge from the leaf nodes and rise above the foliage, the flower stalk is generally about 3″ long.  Great bloomer almost all summer.

Height: 18-30″

Foliage:  Green stalks with broad glossy leaves.

Sun: Full sun to partial shade

Best Planting Depth: 0-4″ (tolerates up to 12″)

Hardiness Zones: 3-10

Native Area: Much of North and South America

Invasive Information: While a very prolific plant, there are no known invasive restrictions in the continental US