|
Arrowhead 'Silk
Stockings' (Sagittaria
australis 'Benni') |
Red foliage. Ht.
12-20" Zone 5-11 Sun to part shade |
|
Arum, Arrow
- Green Arum (Peltandra
virginica) |
Glossy
dark green arrow shaped foliage. Ht. 2-3' Sun |
|
Banana
'Basjoo' (Musa 'Basjoo') |
Long,
slender, bright green leaves. Ht. 14' |
|
Bloody Dock
- Red
Water Dock (Rumex sanguineus
'Bloody Dock') |
Narrow
green leaves w/ red veining. Ht. 1'
Sun to part shade |
|
Blue
Moneywort (Lindernia
grandiflora) |
Intense, small,
tubular purple blooms. Ht.2-4" |
|
Cattail (Typha latifolia) |
Stranded cattail.
Ht. 7' Sun to partial shade |
|
Cattail,
Dwarf (Typha minima) |
Masses of 1"
cattails sit atop very narrow blue-green foliage. Ht. 1-2' |
|
Cattail,
Narrow-Leaf (Typha
angustifolia) |
Narrow dark
blue-green leaves. Ht. 6-10' |
|
Cattail,
Variegated (Typha latifolia
variegata) |
Striking
green and cream variegated foliage. Ht. 5' |
|
Chameleon
Plant (Houttuynia
cordata variegata) |
Red,
blue-green & yellow heart-shaped leaves. White flowers. Ht.
6-12" |
|
Clover,
Dwarf (Marsilea crenata) |
This
aquatic groundcover reproduces fairly rapidly by sending runners to form
a dense, green mat. Likes full to partial sun and grows 2 to
4" tall. |
|
Clover, Four Leaf -
Upright (Marsilea
quadrifolia) |
Bright
green upright foliage. Ht. 8-10" |
|
Clover, Four Leaf
Variegated (Marsilea mutica) |
Floating
green, yellow & red leaves. Ht. 6" |
|
Creeping
Jenny (Lysimachia
nummularia) |
Creates
an attractive carpet of foliage w/ yellow flowers. Ht. 2-6" |
|
Creeping
Jenny, Golden (Lysimachia
nummularia 'Aurea') |
Creates
an attractive carpet of foliage w/ golden flowers. Ht. 2-6"
Shade |
|
Fern, Aqua
(Woodwardia
sp.) |
Light
green in color; stripe dark reddish brown at base. Ht. 7"-2' |
|
Fern,
Cinnamon (Osmunda cinnamomea) |
A
very lush fern noted for its fertile fronds that resemble cinnamon
sticks. Prefers partial sun to shade and grows 24-36" tall. |
|
Fern, Royal
(Osmunda regalis) |
Dark
army green foliage. Ht. 3-4' Sun
to part shade |
|
Golden Club
(Orontium
aquaticum) |
White
& gold flowers w/ green foliage. Ht. 1-2' Sun |
|
Grass,
Strawberry & Cream, Ribbon (Phalaris
arundinacea sp.) |
Creamy white w/
thin green strips. Ht. 12-14" |
|
Hibiscus 'Summer
Snow' (Hibiscus coccineus sp.) |
Large
brilliant white, star-shaped flowers. Shrub grows to a height of 6-8'.
Full
sun. |
|
Hibiscus, Water -
Swamp Rosemallow (Hibiscus
moscheutos) |
White
flowers with a deep red to burgundy center. Flowers bloom from May
to September and can reach up to 8" across.
Ht. 6.5' Full sun. |
|
Houttuynia
(Houttuynia
cordata) |
White
flower. Heart-shaped leaves that grow in a mat. Fragrant. Ht. 6"
Sun to shade |
|
Iris,
'Alabaster Moon' (Iris
Louisiana sp.) |
White
flowers with golden yellow signals. Full sun. Ht. 2-3'. |
|
Iris, 'Ann
Chowing' - Velvet Red (Iris Louisiana 'Ann Chowing') |
A very
robust iris unique for its velvet-red blooms with deep yellow
signals. Blooms in late spring to early summer in sun to partial
shade. Grows up to 36" tall. |
|
Iris, Black
Gamecock (Iris, Louisiana Black
Gamecock) |
Striking midnight purple blossoms perch high atop graceful medium green foliage. Dark flowers are highly visible from a distance. |
|
Iris, Blue
Flag (Iris virginica) |
Flowers are purple with central yellow highlights on sepals and petals. |
|
Iris, Blue Flag
- Northern (Iris versicolor) |
Delicate violet blossoms rise gracefully above sword-like foliage. |
|
Iris,
Japanese (Iris ensata
(kaempferi) |
Flowers are held above the foliage, and may be single, double or multipetaled. Colors range from deep velvety purple to the cleanest white. |
|
Iris,
Japanese Variegated (Iris ensata
variegata) |
This strikingly
beautiful iris has creamy white-and-green, vertically striped, broad
foliage. Clumps are topped with attractive, pale lavender-blue flowers. |
|
Iris,
Kimboshi - yellow (Iris 'Kimboshi') |
Iris 'Kimboshi', which means "golden hat" in Japanese, is a cross between the pseudacorus and ensata. It is fast-growing and blooms in spring with large, pale-yellow flowers. Grows up to 18" to 24" tall. |
|
Iris,
Laevigata Blue (Iris, laevigata - Blue) |
Beautiful bright blue to bluish-purple flowers atop stately green foliage. Grows 18" to 24" tall. |
|
Iris,
Laevigata 'Rose Queen' |
Pale pink to lavender-pink iris with darker rose-pink stripes on the falls. Ht. 20". |
|
Iris, Laevigata
Snowdrift ( Iris laevigata
'Alba' Snowdrift ) |
Ivory-white form, a delicate blossom that performs better in part shade. Prolific bloomers. |
|
Iris, Louisiana (Iris Louisiana) |
A common,
robust variety with large blooms that range in color from hues of blue
to purple. Likes sun to part shade and grows 24-36" tall. |
|
Iris Louisiana "Peaches in Wine' (Iris Louisiana sp.) |
Profuse bloomer with distictly ruffled petals whose color ranges from red to pink, and peach to orange. Grows up to 24" tall. |
|
Iris, Walking
Blue (Iris
neomarica caerulea) |
Solid bright blue flowers.
Spreads by long (walking) rhizomes. Ht. 1-3'. Full Sun. |
|
Iris, Yellow
Flag (Iris
pseudacorus) |
European species produces masses of brilliant canary yellow blossoms that stand well above the erect foliage. |
|
Iris Yellow
Flag - Double Flowering (Iris pseudacorus plena) |
Characterized
by bright yellow, double flowers contrasted against stately green,
strap-like foliage. Likes full to partial sun and grows
12-36" tall. |
|
Lizard's
Tail (Saururus cernuus) |
Cream colored
blossoms. Triangular green foliage. Ht. 1-3' Sun |
|
Lizard's
Tongue - Carolina Grasswort (Lilaeopsis
carolinensis) |
Low
ground cover w/ small succulent leaves. Ht. 2-4" |
|
Lobelia,
Red - Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis ) |
Tubular
red flowers. Green toothed leaves. Ht. 2-4' Full sun |
|
Mint, Aquatic
(Mentha aquatica) |
Wonderfully aromatic foliage and lilac-pink blossoms make this variety a favorite. Quick surface cover. |
|
Mint,
Citrus Water (Mentha aquatica citronis) |
A very aromatic mint with a slight hint of orange. Produces delicate lavender flowers in late summer. Grows 18"' to 24" tall. |
|
Mondo Grass
(Ophiogon japonica) |
Grasslike
clumps w/ dark green blades. Ht. 6-10"
Sun to part shade |
|
Orchid,
Chinese Hardy - Yellow (Bletilla ochracea) |
This late-spring bloomer grows into hearty clumps within a few years, and can have as many as 10 to 20 flowers per spike. Grows 12 to 24 inches tall. |
|
Orchid,
Chinese Lipstick -Purple (Bletilla striata, Kuchibeni) |
A
hardy, Asian native plant which grows in clumps and produces tall sprays
of long-lasting, orchid-like purple flowers. Grows best in partial
sun. 12-24" tall. |
|
Pennywort,
Brazilian (Hydrocotyle
leucocephala) |
A plant that grows fast and adapts easily. Grow towards the light and the surface, where it will spread. It does not need to be rooted, but can be used as a floating plant which provides a hiding-place for young fish. |
|
Pickerel,
Blue (Pontederia
cordata) |
Slick,
broad dark green foliage. Bright lavender flowers. Ht. 2-3' |
|
Pickerel,
Lance-leaf (Pontederia
lanceolata) |
Upright
plant with icy sky-blue flowers. Foliage is dark green. Ht. 3-5' |
|
Pickerel,
Royal Blue (Pontederia
dilatata 'Royal Blue') |
Tall,
upright plant that makes a beautiful addition to the pond or water
garden. Produces intense blue flower spikes that continue all summer
long. Also commonly known as Royal Blue Pickerel Weed. Mature size of 3-6'. |
|
Pickerel,
White (Pontederia
cordata alba) |
Medium
height, dark green in color, and tight clumping habit. White blooms
touched with pink are held above the foliage. Also commonly known as
White Pickerel Weed. Mature size of 1-2'. |
|
Reed,
Striped Giant 'Peppermint Stick' (Arundo
donax variegata) |
Bold
white and green leaves make a bamboo effect. Ht. 3-8' |
|
Rush, Blue
(Juncus
glaucus) |
Vertical
blue foliage. Ht. 12-18". Full Sun. |
|
Rush, Bull
(Scirpus lacustris) |
Flower from June
to August. Sun to light shade. Zone 4 |
|
Rush,
Corkscrew (Juncus effusus spiralis/Unicorn) |
Dark
green corkscrew stems. Small green flowers on top of stems. Ht. 1' |
|
Rush,
Dwarf Horsetail (Equisetum scirpoides) |
Small
needle-like green foliage. Ht. 8"
Sun to part shade |
|
Rush, Gold Strike (Juncus effusus 'Gold Strike')
|
This evergreen rush has a long gold-colored stripe down the center of each leaf; Ht. 24-32" |
|
Rush, Horsetail (Equisetum
hyemale)
|
Distinctive,
jointed evergreen stems. Prefers shallow water. Ht. 3' Sun |
|
Rush, Soft
(Juncus
effusus) |
Hollow,
cylindrical foliage. Tipped with small green/brown flowers.
Ht. 2-5'. |
|
Rush,
Spike (Eleocharis palustris) |
Dense
green tufts. Flowers June -Aug Ht. 2' Full sun |
|
Rush, Spike
- Montana (Eleocharis Montana) |
Short
green spiky clumping marginal. Ht. 18"
Sun |
|
Rush,
Variegated Striped (Baumea
rubiginosa variegata) |
Leaves
are dark green w/ yellow vertical lines.
Ht 1-2'. Sun to Part
shade |
|
Rush, White
(Scirpus lacustris
albescens) |
White
needle-like foliage marked w/ narrow green vertical pinstripes. Ht. 4-5' |
|
Rush, Zebra
(Scirpus
tabernae-montani 'Zebrinus') |
Green & white
banded foliage. Ht. 4' |
|
Sagittaria,
Arrowhead (Sagittaria
latifolia ) |
Arrow-shaped
foliage. Delicate white flowers w/ bright yellow centers. Ht. 2' |
|
Sedge,
Large Blue/Grey (Carex aquatilus) |
Upright
running plant with blue/green foliage. Ht. 2-2 1/2' Zone 3-11 |
|
Sweet Flag
(Acorus
calamus) |
Grows
from the roots and runs freely. Green leaves. Ht. 3' .
Up to 6" water. |
|
Sweet
Flag, Golden Japanese (Acorus
gramineus 'Ogon') |
Light
green foliage accented w/ bright yellow stripes. Ht. 8-12" |
|
Sweet
Flag, Variegated Striped (Acorus
calamus 'variegatus') |
Sword
shaped variegated (striped with white and green) leaf blades. Ht.
3' |
|
Sweet Flag,
Variegated Dwarf (Acorus
gramineus variegatus) |
Light
green foliage accented w/ bright white stripes. Ht. 8-10" |
|
Thalia - Hardy
Water Canna (Thalia dealbata) |
Rich
purple flowers atop narrow spikes. Bold, dramatic foliage. Ht. 6'
Sun |
|
Water
Celery, Variegated (Oenanthe javonica "Flamingo") |
Bright
pink, green and white foliage. Ht. 1-2' |
|
Water
Hawthorne (Aponogeton
distachys) |
Flowers
are crisp white w/ black stamens. Vanilla fragrance.
Part shade |