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Aquatic Plants - Native Aquatic Plants

Submerged Aquatics
 

Ceratophyllum demersum

Plant is similar to but broader than foxtail and seems to be

very effective in controlling ammonia and nitrites.

Bunched
Hippuris

Hippuris vulgaris

Native North American alternative to Parrots Feather,

 

#300 pot
Hardy Marginals/Bog Plants
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

Dulichium arundinaceum varigata 'Tigress'/ Varigated Bamboo

Delicate streaks along the leaf margin and white stripes on the

nodes of the stem. 

#300 pot
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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

 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
Bogbean

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.

 

#300 pot
Specimen - 2 gal Sq

 

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
 

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
 

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

 

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

 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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
White Lizard's Tail

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.

 

BP85 pan
 

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
 

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
 

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
 

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

 

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
 

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

Last Updated 4-27-12


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