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Genus: Pontederia Species: cordata Common Name: Pickerel Weed Family: Pontederiaceae Order: Commelinales Native: Eastern North America Habit: Herbaceous Perennial Height: 2 to 3 feet Width: 1 to 2 feet Flowering Season: Summer to Fall Flower Color: Pale Blue Propagation: Seed or division Zone: 3-11 Note: This emergent rhizomatous plant is suitable for water gardens. Planting depth of Pickerel Weed should be around 3-5 inches deep. In order to avoid winter damage, the crown of this plant should be covered in up to 4 inches of water. Prefers sunny, wet, ordinary garden soil.