Pickerelweed is a striking aquatic wildflower that lines the shores of ponds, lakes, and slow rivers with spikes of brilliant violet-blue flowers from July through October. It is a native and important component of freshwater wetlands across eastern North America. The seeds are eaten by waterfowl and the dense stands provide cover for frogs, fish, and insects.
Best time to see a Pickerelweed
The best time to see a Pickerelweed is May–August, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 39,244 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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