Plant Details

Pontederia cordata

Pickerel Weed

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General Information

Scientific name: Pontederia cordata
Also known as: Pickerel Weed

Plant Properties

Layer: Aquatic
Size: Small
Height: 0.80 m
Width: 0.50 m
Growth Rate: None
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-11
Soil Moisture:
Wet
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Seed
Edibility:
(3)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
None

Description

Seeds: can be eaten raw and can also be cooked like rice. The seeds can be dried and then ground into a powder. They have a pleasant nutty flavor and are delicious lightly roasted in the oven. Young leaf stems: edible both raw and cooked. The leaf stems are a tasty addition to salads and can also be prepared like spinach or added to soups.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09
End of Harvest: 31/10