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PURPLE PICKEREL RUSH

The pickerel rush bears shiny olive green spearhead-shape leaves above 2 to 3-foot stems. It quickly forms dense clumps. The spike-shape blue flower clusters begin to bloom in early summer and last until fall. Plant two or three clusters together in a large container for the best effect. This plant does equally well in full sun or partial shade. Its roots should be covered with 2 to 12 inches of water. Move it to the deepest part of the pool during the winter. Pickerel rush makes a striking specimen plant for medium to large gardens, but it can be a bit overbearing in a small one. The flowers last well when cut.

This plant will dramatically compete with the algae by reducing the nutrients available to the algae.

Pontederia cordata

LIGHT: Sun to part shade

ZONE: 3

PLANTING DEPTH: 6"

MAX GROWING HEIGHT: 24-36"

FLOWERS: Early summer to fall

WINTER CARE:

COST: $0.00