Pickerel Weed Care
Pickerel weed grows best in full sun at the margin of a pond or in a wetland. Thriving in boggy, wet soil, it grows well when submerged in 3 to 5 inches water. In optimal conditions it will spread readily. It is challenging to eradicate due to the wet, boggy growing conditions. If spreading is a concern, plant pickerel weed in a container and submerge the container in the pond. Plant pickerel weed in spring. Set plant roots in the mud in a bog or pond. Use small stones to hold the roots in place, if needed, as they begin to expand. Pickerel weed is a low-maintenance plant and rarely needs pruning or division. Cut stems back as needed in late fall to prevent excessive debris in lined ponds and streams. Plants will emerge in spring as soon as the water temperature moderates.
