Pontederia cordata
Family: Pontederiaceae
Common names: PICKEREL WEED, WAMPEE
Native to: Eastern North America To Caribbean
Plant
Types: aquatic, perennial
Forms: erect, rosette, tufted
Max height: 4.5 feet
Max width: 4.5 feet
Flower
blue/green, white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: specific butterfly species
Exposure: sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil type: loam
USDA Zones: zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f, zone 11 to +40 f
Temp. range: -20 to above +40 °F
Water: aquatic
Butterflies that feed on this plant
