Pontederia rotundifolia (Tropical Pickerelweed)
Pontederia rotundifolia (Tropical Pickerelweed) showing a purple flower spike next to rounded green leaves.
Botanical name: Pontederia rotundifolia
Common name: Tropical Pickerelweed
Family: Pontederiaceae
Origin: Central and South America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Pontederia rotundifolia, also known as Tropical Pickerelweed, is a small plant native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun to semi-shade and thrives in bog or aquatic environments. This plant blooms with beautiful pink, blue, and lavender, purple flowers.
Grown all year long and in USDA Zones between 9 and 11
This plant is considered invasive and prohibited to grow in Florida
Similar plants: Pontederia rotundifolia (Tropical Pickerelweed)
Pontederia rotundifolia (Tropical Pickerelweed) round green leaf with water droplets resting on the surface.
Pontederia rotundifolia (Tropical Pickerelweed) lavender flower with yellow spots and thin white stamens on petals
Pontederia rotundifolia (Tropical Pickerelweed) with moisture droplets covering rounded green foliage resting on stone
Pontederia rotundifolia (Tropical Pickerelweed) lavender flower spikes rise above rounded green foliage with water droplets.
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/pontederia_rotundifolia.htm