Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Pontederiaceae

Genus:

Pontederia

Species:

Pontederia valida

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Height:

120 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

blue, purple

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:

★☆☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, birds

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