Pontederia consists of herbaceous perennials that thrive in the edges of aquatic environments. These plants develop clusters of upright, linear or lanceolate leaves and produce two-lipped blue flowers arranged in dense spikes at the tips of the stems during late summer and early autumn.

Pontederia

Pontederia cordata is a perennial aquatic plant that typically reaches a height of up to 1.2 meters. It develops a clump of upright, lanceolate or ovate leaves, each measuring up to 18 centimeters long. In late summer, the plant produces dense, erect spikes adorned with small, tubular flowers that exhibit a deep blue hue, with the spikes extending to about 15 centimeters in length.

Pontederia cordata

Pontederia cordata 'Blue Spires'

Pontederia cordata 'Pink Pons'

Pontederia cordata 'Sunsplash' (v)

Pontederia cordata dark blue-flowered

Pontederia cordata f. albiflora

Pontederia cordata f. albiflora 'White Pike'

Pontederia cordata light blue-flowered

Pontederia cordata pink-flowered

Pontederia cordata var. lancifolia is a perennial aquatic plant that reaches heights of up to 1.2 meters. It develops clumps of elongated, lance-shaped foliage supported by tall, upright stems. During late summer, it produces tubular blue flowers arranged in dense spikes atop elevated flower stalks. This species is well-suited for adding a vertical element to the edges of ponds.