Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Pontederiaceae

Genus:

Pontederia

Species:

Pontederia crassipes

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

blue, lavender

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Palau, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Virginia, Virgin Islands, Washington, Canada: Ontario

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, waterlogged soil

pH:

6.0 - 8.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in freshwater habitats like ponds and lakes