Blue Pickerelweed
Pontederia azurea
Family: Pontederiaceae
Blue Pickerelweed grows in full sun and prefers shallow freshwater. Water needs: High.
Blue Pickerelweed Plant Guide
Blue Pickerelweed growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Shallow freshwater with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Blue Pickerelweed as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 1-2 years.
Plant Overview
Blue Pickerelweed (Pontederia azurea) is listed in the Pontederiaceae family and categorized as a aquatic perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-2615
- Family
- Pontederiaceae
- Plant type
- Aquatic perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Blue Pickerelweed is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Shallow freshwater. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Shallow freshwater
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 1-2 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 1-2 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.