Pontederia cordata (Pickerel Weed)

8,00 €

Pontederia cordata, or Pickerel Weed, is a very decorative marsh plant with blue-violet flowers and very useful for the phyto-purification of the pond

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Single price for 50+ plants	-43,8%	€ 4,50
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Main characteristics	Pontederia cordata is an aesthetically pleasing marsh plant that fits into any pond, from mini-ponds to large lakes, depending on the size of the basket
Inflorescences	Throughout the vegetative season it produces spike-shaped inflorescences with blue-violet flowers
Flowering period	June – September
Plant uses	In addition to being very aesthetically pleasing, Pontederia is also very useful for the phyto-purification of water in ponds and natural pools
Edibility	The seeds are edible raw or cooked, but taste better when roasted. The young leaves and stems can be eaten as a salad, while the older leaves should be boiled
Planting depth	From -5 to -20 cm of depth
Plant height	80/90 cm
Recommended basket	Micro-perforated square basket 23×23 cm or 28×28 or 35×35 cm, or oval basket 45 cm long based on available space
Soil to use	Field soil with 2/3 tablets of Osmocote fertilizer near the rhizome
Exposure	Full direct sun for at least 6 hours in the middle hours of the day
PH tolerated	Acidic, neutral or basic (alkaline): 6 to 8
Frost Resistance	Yes, it withstands very cold temperatures
Origin	Native plant of North America
Shipped plant	Bare-root

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