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Pickerel Weed
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Pickerel Weed

Pontederia cordata

Honeybees forage on pickerelweed for both nectar and pollen during its summer bloom period, providing a reliable resource in wetland habitats. Peak bloom occurs from June to September in northern ranges, supporting colony nutrition in aquatic margins. It requires consistently wet soil or shallow water and is not invasive in its native range.

Nectarmedium
Pollenmedium
BloomJune–September
USDA zones3-10
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeEastern North America
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