{"title":"Aquatic Pickerelweed","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"117\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"115\"\u003eGenus: Pontederia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"316\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"129\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pontederiaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"147\" data-end=\"164\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pickerelweed\u003cbr data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"180\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"197\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to the Americas, primarily found in wetlands and along freshwater bodies in North, Central, and South America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"334\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"337\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"349\"\u003ePontederia\u003c\/em\u003e is a genus of aquatic perennial plants that grow in shallow water along the edges of ponds, lakes, and slow-moving streams. They are best known for their attractive spikes of violet-blue flowers that rise above broad, lance-shaped, glossy green leaves. These plants form dense colonies that provide important habitat and food for aquatic wildlife and are valued for their ornamental qualities in water gardens and naturalized wetland plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"796\" data-end=\"811\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"851\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"851\"\u003ePrefers full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"921\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eThrives in consistently moist to shallow water (up to 30 cm deep)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"980\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eGrows best in nutrient-rich, muddy or silty substrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1025\"\u003eHardy in Zones 4–10 depending on species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1026\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003ePropagates by rhizome division or seed; can spread aggressively in ideal conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003eThe genus name comes from Greek “pontederes,” meaning “bridge,” possibly referring to the plant’s common habitat near water crossings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1357\"\u003eFlowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1358\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003eDense root mats help stabilise soil and improve water clarity by filtering sediments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1447\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1449\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eSometimes used in constructed wetlands for water purification and habitat restoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1600\"\u003eProvides food and shelter for waterfowl and aquatic insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/aquatic-pickerelweed.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}