{"product_id":"5-seeds-pickerel-weed-pontederia-cordata-aquatic-flower","title":"5 Seeds Pickerel Weed Pontederia cordata Aquatic Flower","description":"\u003cp\u003ePickerel Weed (Pontederia cordata) is an aquatic perennial known for its bold, arrow-shaped green leaves and tall spikes of vibrant violet-blue flowers that rise above the water from mid-summer into early fall. A North American native, it brings a natural, meadow-like beauty to ponds, water gardens, and wetland plantings, drawing attention with its striking color and upright form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatile aquatic works beautifully along pond margins, in shallow water, and in consistently moist bog or rain garden settings, where its clumping habit creates a soft natural border. The blooms and foliage add texture and vertical interest to water features, and the plant may also be grown in large watertight containers on a sunny patio. It performs best in full sun to partial shade and pairs well with other moisture-loving marginals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies: Pontederia cordata\u003cbr\u003e\nVariety: Pickerel Weed\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Aquatic perennial\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright clumping, marginal aquatic\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Rich, moist to wet; grows in shallow water up to a few inches over the crown\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: 3-10\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: Surface sow; requires light and consistent moisture; cold stratification improves results. Germination is often slow and irregular.\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Sow on moist seed-starting medium, press seeds lightly into surface, keep wet, and maintain warm temperatures; transplant to shallow water once established.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 12-18 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Keep roots consistently wet once seedlings mature; ideal for ponds, water gardens, and wetland areas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67664763781256,"sku":"BLOOM-023","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/il_fullxfull.7887441224_grqw_aa4773cf-3a44-4282-a243-5d2e3a50defa.jpg?v=1791898724","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/5-seeds-pickerel-weed-pontederia-cordata-aquatic-flower","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}