Pontederia cordata Pickerelweed
Native To: New York City Wetland Indicator: OBL Soil: pH 6.0-8.0
Form/Color 3'; spike, showy blue flowers bloom July- Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
September; moderate grower. Tolerance: tolerance.
Urban Tolerant of alkaline fill and concrete
Tolerance: debris.
Habitat: Shallow water; tolerates brief tidal
submersion; pond edges; freshwater to
slightly brackish tidal marshes. Ecosystem High wildlife value as cover for fish
Services: and invertebrates; cools water by
providing shade.
Hydrology: Tolerant of flooding or saturated soil
100% of growing season.
Ornamental Blue flowers.
Value: Compatibility: Can form colonies.
Salt Tolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other: Used for erosion control, diversity,
aesthetics for restoration of pond and
Shade Tolerant of partial shade. lake edges, marshes; wetland
Tolerance: mitigation.
Potentilla arguta Tall Cinquefoil
Native To: Regional Wetland Indicator: UPL Soil: pH 6.0-8.0
Form/Color Grows to 3', flowers white in May-June, Stormwater Insufficient information to determine
fruits in July-August. Tolerance: tolerance.
Urban Adapted to medium soils, moderate
Tolerance: tolerance of soil compaction.
Habitat: Dry, rocky, open woods, fields.
Ecosystem
Services:
Hydrology: Low tolerance to drought; deep mesic or
alluvial soils; moist soil conditions.
Ornamental White flowers.
Value: Compatibility:
Salt Intolerant of salt.
Tolerance: Other:
Shade Tolerant of partial shade.
Tolerance: