Pickerelweed Species Pitcher Plants of the Americas

Pitcher Plants of the Americas

that flower well before the new traps develop

leucophylla parentage on the top of the hood

Zones: 8-9 (7-10)

Pickerelweed Species Pitcher Plants of the AmericasEase to Grow: Easy Dormancy: Yes Native Range: Wetlands of Eastern North and South America Zones: 3 9 (2 10) Pickerelweed, Pontederia cordata, is an emergent perennial with broad, sword shaped leaves and charming, tubular, blue and purple flowers on tall spikes. The flowers attract many insects, that become prey to carnivorous plants. The leaves are large, waxy, and quite succulent. It is winter hardy, and prefers growing along the water's edge. It is