{"product_id":"pickerel-rush-pontederia-cordata-5-5-pot","title":"Pickerel Rush (Pontederia cordata) - 5.5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"548\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"179\"\u003ePickerel Rush (Pontederia cordata)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beautiful, aquatic perennial that’s perfect for enhancing your water garden or pond. Known for its stunning \u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eviolet-blue flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e and lush, \u003cstrong data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"350\"\u003eheart-shaped leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, this hardy plant brings both aesthetic and ecological benefits to your aquatic space. 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