Pontederia hastata
Pontederia hastata
Pontederia hastata is an aquatic marginal plant best grown in shallow standing water or permanently wet soil at the edge of a pond or water feature. It prefers partial shade but will tolerate more sun if moisture is consistently abundant. This tropical species performs best in warm climates and should be overwintered indoors or treated as an annual in temperate regions.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
peat
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Keep Consistently Wet; Suited To Pond Margins Or Standing Water • Grow In Standing Water Up To 6 Inches Deep Or Keep Substrate Permanently Saturated
Soil pH
4.9 – 8.7
Temperature
55° – 100°F
Mature Spread
up to 36″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
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