MN Native / Rush, Pickerel Blue $

Rush, Pickerel Blue
Pontederia cordata

 

Hardy Plant Bloody Dock

Elongated very glossy heart-shaped leaves stand tall on vascular stems. A profusion of small lavender-blue flowers on long panicles add beautiful color over a fairly long blooming season. Can be planted where water levels vary, with crowns +/- 6” from water’s surface. Can be planted in natural waterways.

Size: 2 to 3 feet
Zone: 3 – 9
Light: Sun to Partial Shade

Photo of Pickerel Blue Rush by Sally & Andy Wasowski