Pickerelweed
NamePickerelweed
Species NamePontederia cordata
Common NamePickerelweed
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenatural aquatic environment
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, no woody trunk
Foliage Typebroad leaves
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable to this herbaceous aquatic plant.
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesVibrant purple flower spike, aquatic plant, broad green leaves.
Description
This specimen features a vibrant spike of numerous small, lavender-blue flowers atop a sturdy green herbaceous stem. Broad, lance-shaped green leaves emerge from the base, characteristic of an aquatic perennial plant, though it is not typically cultivated as a bonsai.
