- Scientific Name: Pontederia (Named for Guilio Pontedera, 18th century professor of botany in Padua, Italy) cordata (meaning heart-shaped)
- Hardiness Zone: 4-10 What Zone am I?
- Height: 24-30"
- Flowering Season: May through October
- Cultural Requirements:
- Full sun required, intolerant to shade
- Very high moisture needs, 6-8 pH
- Medium fertility requirement
- Plant on the first shelf of the pond, 0-10" deep
- Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast, can become invasive if left alone
- Please Note:
- Seed is poisonous if ingested
- Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
- Pollen may cause allergic reaction
All of our plants and snails are shipped directly from our nursery. Due to this facility being in a separate location, the shipping rates are as follows:
Plant Cost
| Shipping Cost |
| $0 - $48.99
| $19.99 |
| $49.00 - $98.99
| $14.99 |
| $99.00 +
| $4.95 |
Most marginal or bog plants prefer to be planted in 1-8" of water, on the first shelf of your pond, as well as the edges of streams and upper pools, are ideal planting areas.
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