Pickerel Rush Plug Plants

Pickerel Rush (Pontederia cordata) Plug Plants – Native Pond Margin Aquatic Plant 

Native Pickerel Rush Plug Plants for Beautiful, Healthy Pond Edges

Enhance your pond, shoreline, rain garden, or wetland with Pickerel Rush (Pontederia cordata), one of North America's most popular native aquatic plants. Known for its striking spikes of violet-blue flowers and glossy heart-shaped foliage, Pickerel Rush adds vibrant color while supporting a healthy aquatic ecosystem.

Perfect for planting along pond margins, lake edges, water gardens, and wetland restoration projects, this hardy perennial establishes quickly from plugs and provides lasting beauty with minimal maintenance.

Available in convenient:

• 10 Plug Plant Package
• 50 Plug Plant Package

Pickerel Plugs:

• Produces attractive violet-blue flower spikes from summer into early fall
• Glossy green, heart-shaped foliage provides season-long interest
• Mature height: approximately 2–4 feet
• Thrives in full sun to partial shade
• Ideal for pond margins, shorelines, rain gardens, wetlands, drainage swales, and water gardens
• Performs best in consistently moist soil or shallow water
• USDA Hardiness Zones 3–10

Benefits of Pickerel Rush

Adds Outstanding Color to Pond Edges

Showy spikes of lavender to violet-blue flowers bloom throughout the summer.

Supports Pollinators & Wildlife

The nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, while the seeds provide food for birds and other wildlife. Dense foliage also offers shelter for frogs, beneficial insects, and other aquatic species.

Helps Stabilize Shorelines

Its spreading root system helps hold soil in place, making Pickerel Rush an excellent choice for reducing erosion along pond and lake margins.

Improves Water Quality

When planted around ponds and wetlands, Pickerel Rush helps capture sediment and absorb excess nutrients from runoff, contributing to healthier aquatic environments.

Native & Low Maintenance

Once established, Pickerel Rush is easy to grow and requires little maintenance, making it an excellent choice for both homeowners and restoration professionals. 

Pickerelweed Planting Information

• Plant in consistently moist soil or shallow water along pond margins.
• Performs best in full sun to partial shade.
• Space plants approximately 18–24 inches apart for natural coverage as they mature.
• Water thoroughly after planting and keep moist while plants become established.

Frequently Asked Questions

How large does Pickerel Rush grow?

Plants typically mature between 2 and 4 feet tall, depending on growing conditions.

Where should I plant it?

Pickerel Rush thrives along pond margins, lake edges, marshes, wetlands, and water gardens.

Does it grow in standing water?

Yes. It performs best in consistently moist soils or shallow water along pond edges and is commonly planted in water a few inches deep.

Is Pickerel Rush beneficial for pollinators?

Absolutely. Its flowers attract bees, butterflies, and many other pollinating insects throughout the blooming season.

Are these seeds or live plants?

These are live plug plants, professionally grown and ready for transplanting into suitable aquatic or wetland conditions.

Shipping & Packaging

Plants are carefully packaged to help maintain quality during transit and arrive ready for planting. For the best results, plant promptly upon arrival and keep the plugs well-watered during establishment.