Pickerel Rush 'Royal Blue'

Common Name: Royal Blue Pickerel Rush

Scientific Name: Pontederia dilatata (often considered a synonym or variety of Pontederia cordata)

Zone: 3–10

Flower: Spikes of vibrant royal blue to violet-blue flowers

Flower Timing: Late spring through summer and into early fall

Mature Height (ft): 2–4 ft

Mature Spread (ft): 1–2 ft

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Plant Type: Emergent aquatic perennial

Preferred Environment: Shallow water, pond edges, and marshes with rich, wet soil

Special Features: Long bloom time, attracts bees and butterflies, showy flower spikes, excellent for water gardens and naturalized wetland areas