Add a royal splash of blue to your pond or water garden with the Royal Blue Pickerel Rush! This striking aquatic perennial produces dense spikes of vivid blue-violet flowers atop lush, upright green foliage. A favorite among pond enthusiasts, it’s a pollinator magnet that blooms all summer long.
Why You'll Love It:
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Gorgeous royal blue flower spikes that bloom from summer into fall
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Ideal for pond edges, bog gardens, or shallow water planting
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Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
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Helps improve water quality by filtering excess nutrients
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Adds vertical interest and movement to water features
Plant Care Tips:
☀️ Light: Full sun to part shade
💧 Water: Thrives in shallow water or consistently moist soil
🌱 Soil: Rich, loamy or aquatic soil
🌡 Temperature: Hardy in Zones 5–11
📏 Height: Grows 24–36" tall
✂️ Maintenance: Cut back old foliage in spring to encourage fresh growth
