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Common Name(s)

Pickerelweed

Botanical Name

Pontederia cordata

Family

Pontediaceae

Origin

Eastern United States

Description

Deciduous shrub to 5.5 ft. (has thorns)

Flowering Season

Summer to Fall

Exposure

Full Sun

Moisture

Aquatic (standing water)

Nectar Value

5/5 Outstanding nectar source

FM Stock #

405


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