Submerged Aquatics |
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Ceratophyllum demersum
Plant is similar to but broader than foxtail and seems to be
very effective in controlling ammonia and nitrites. |
Bunched |
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Hippuris vulgaris
Native North American alternative to Parrots Feather,
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#300 pot |
Hardy Marginals/Bog Plants |
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Acorus calamus varigata/ Varigated Sweetflag
Green and white iris-like leaves 2.5’ tall.
It is scented and grows in depths from-0-5” |
1.5 gal |
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Carex psuedocyparus/ Gray Sedge
Vigorous, gray-green grass-like foliage to 15”.
It has a Burr - like seed head.
Will grow well in depths from 0-6”. |
#300 pot |
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Dulichium arundinaceum/ Dwarf Bamboo
Midgreen leaf blades 1/2” long on 1.5’ stems.
It is not overly invasive and grows well in depths from 0-4”. |
#300 pot |
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Dulichium arundinaceum varigata 'Tigress'/ Varigated Bamboo
Delicate streaks along the leaf margin and white stripes on the
nodes of the stem. |
#300 pot |
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Eleocharis montevidensis/ Spike Rush
Bright green, grass-like reed.
It is a full clumping plant that grows well in depths from 0-2”. |
#300 pot |
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Equisetum hyemale/ Horsetail Reed
Hollow rush-like plant with green stems that have black bands at joints.
It will grow 3’ tall and does well in depths from 0-6”. |
#300 pot |
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Eriophorum angustifolium/ Cotton Grass
Tufted plant with grass-like leaves
Leaves support slender stems of cotton-like flowers in spring.
It will grow to 12-15” tall and does well in depths from 0-2”. |
#300 pot |
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Hibiscus moscheutos/ Water Hibiscus /1 yr plant
Small woody shrub that flowers in July and August
Flowers are large and pink, white or red flowers.
Can tolerate some shade and is adaptable to slightly brackish waters. |
1 yr plant - #300 pot
2 yr plant - 2 gal
3 yr plant - 2.5 gal |
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Juncus Effusa / Native Rush
Stiff green, pith-filled, round stems will reach 2’ with insignificant flowers.
It will grow well in depths from 0-6”. |
#300 pot |
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Juncus effusa glauca / Blue Rush
Stiff blue, pith-filled, round stems will reach 2’ with insignificant flowers.
It will grow well in depths from 0-6”. |
#300 pot |
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Juncus effusa spiralis / Corkscrew Rush
Green pith-filled, round twisted (corkscrew) stems can reach up to 1.5’.
It has insignificant flowers and can grow in depths from 0+. |
#300 pot |
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Juncus effusa 'Gold Strike' / Gold Strike Rush
Vertical yellow stripes on narrow green spikes.
It is suitable for colder climates.
It will grow well in depths from 0-6”. |
#300 pot |
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Juncus inflexus 'Afro' / Blue Corkscrew Rush
Blue pith-filled, round twisted stems can reach up to 1.5’.
It holds the corkscrew shape well and will grow in depths from 0-3”. |
#300 pot |
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Lobelia Cardinalis / Cardinal Flower
Red tubular flowers cluster on stalks 2-4’ tall.
It has alternate lancelote leaves and tolerates some shade.
Will grow well in depths from +3 to -1”. |
#300 pot |
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Meyanthes trifoliata / Bogbean
Three-leafed foliage with a light pink star - shaped, fringed flower.
It will grow well in depths from 1-6”. Cut back annually to fill in.
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#300 pot
Specimen - 2 gal Sq |
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Mimulus ringens/ Lavender Monkey Flower
Soft green foliage that clasps square stems about 2 ½’ tall.
Paired snapdragon like flowers. in a range of lavender shades from June thru Sept. |
#300 pot |
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Orontium aquaticum / Golden Club
Unusual white pencil-like flowers with yellow tips.
It has elongated leaves that are dark green.
It will grow well in depths from 0-10”. |
1 yr plant - #300 pot
2 yr plant - #300 pot
Specimen plant - 2 gal |
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Peltandra virginica / Arrow Arum
It is Native to North America. Dark green arrow-shaped leaves.
The blooms are pale green and arum-like and have lime green berries after it flowers.
It will grow well in depths from 0-6” and form a neat clump. |
1 yr plant - #300 pot
2 yr plant - #300 pot
Specimen plant - 2 gal |
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Pontaderia cordata / Purple Pickerel Rush
Glossy deep-green heart-shaped leaves on 2’ stems.
It has 6” spikes of blue flowers and will grow well in depths from 0-10” - Native. |
8" pan
16" pan |
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Pontaderia cordata alba / White Pickerel Rush
Glossy deep-green heart-shaped leaves on 2’ stems with 6” spikes of white flowers.
It will grow well in depths from 0-10”.
Selected and propagated vegetatively for best color. |
8" pan
16" pan |
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Pontaderia Cordata 'Pink Pons' / Pink Pickerel Rush
Glossy lighter green leaves than above.
They grow to about 2’ with lavender-pink flowers held above the foliage. |
8" pan
16" pan |
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Sagittaria latifolia / Arrowhead
A native with light green arrowhead shaped leaves.
The flowers are white with 3 petals.
It will do well in depths from 0-6” and reseeds aggressively. |
#300 pot |
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Saururus cernuus / Red Stemmed Lizards Tail
Pendulous spikes of white flowers to 6” long.
The heart shaped leaves turn color in fall.
It has reddish stems and is quite colorful.
It will do well in depths from 0-6”. |
BP85 pan |
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Saururus cernus "Albiform"/ White Stemmed Lizards's Tail
Denser and more compact.
The light green stems and petioles contrast sharply with above.
It will do well in depths from 0-6”. We introduced this selection.
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BP85 pan |
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Typha angustifolia / Narrow - Leaf Cattail
Gray-green leaves are 1/2” wide and can reach 6’ tall.
The male flower is separated from the female by 1” of stem.
It will grow well in depths from 0-6”. |
2 gal |
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Typha latifolia / Common Cattail
Gray-green flat leaves are 1” wide and can reach 8’ tall.
It is very aggressive and will do well in depths from 0-6”. Native. |
3 gal |
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Typha Iatifolia varigata / Varigated Cattail
With beautiful green & white variegated leaves it is less vigorous than common cattail.
They will reach 4’ tall and will grow well in depths from 0 - 6”. |
2 gal |
Aquatic Iris |
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Iris x. Black Gamecock /Deep Purple
Very different looking dark bluishblack flowers (mid-season).
The plant will get to about 15 - 24” tall and quickly forms a good-sized clump. Native. |
#300 pot
2 gal Sq |
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Iris x. E.L. Francis/ Mid Blue ~~Our Own Iris Intro ~~
This is an Iris versicolor cross with the darker colored blooms
Blooms start about 2 weeks later. |
#300 pot |
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Iris versicolor/ Blue Flag Iris
Flowers are violet - blue, (very early) with patches of yellow at base.
It will grow well in depths from 0-4”, quickly developing a great clump.
Native. |
#300 pot |