Plant Family

Pontederiaceae

3 plants in database

Pontederiaceae in this database spans zones 3-12 with 3 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Wildlife Attractor) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 2 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Aquatic layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Pontederiaceae
Plants in Database
3
Common Pests
2
Zone Range
3–12
Aquatic
3 plants
Herbaceous
1 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Wildlife Attractor×2 Water Purification×2 Border Plant×1 Erosion Control×1 Edible×1 Ornamental×1

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Pontederiaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Aphids
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Aphidoidea
Snails
100% of family
Gastropoda

All Pontederiaceae Plants — 3 total

Mud Plantain
Heteranthera limosa
Pickerelweed
Pontederia cordata
Water Hyacinth
Eichhornia crassipes