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Botanical Name: Pontederia cordata Common Name: Pickerel Weed Species Category: Wetland Forb An emergent, aquatic species that can grow in water up to 5 feet deep, this marvelous plant produces 4" long flower spikes, ringed with bluish-purple flowers. Its elongated, heart-shaped leaves emerge out of the water on long stalks. Growing in full to partial sun, this species blooms in early to late summer. Its flower spikes are often used by dragonflies for perches. |