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Catalogue of Water Garden Plants Return To Water Gardening Intro
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Arrowhead Sagittaria latifolia Handsome perennial for wet garden spots or water gardens. Large arrowhead shaped leaves and long blooming, simple-white flowers. Needs full sun and water depth of 1 - 6" over top of pot. Grows 2' tall and wide. |
Cardinal Flower Lobelia cardinalis Robust perennial producing large spikes of fiery red flowers from July to frost. Large green foliage appears at the plants base. Space plants 18-24" apart. Plant in full sun or partial shade where soil is consistently moist. Grows to 36-48" tall, 20-36" wide |
Chameleon Plant Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon' Effective ground cover with heart shaped leaves of white, pink, red and green. This fast grower prefers moist cool conditions and rich soil with lots of room to roam. Grows 6-12" wide and tall |
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Creeping Jenny Lysimachia nummalaria 'Aurea' Low-growing, spreading perennial with bright green, rounded foliage. Produces bright yellow flowers in June & July. Plant in shade 12-18" apart. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, making it good ground cover. Grows 2" tall and spreading |
Dwarf Papyrus Cyperus haspen Tropical plant with wispy leaf clusters at tips of this stems. Flowers inconspicuous. Needs full sun. Water depth of 1-6" over top of pot. Zones 10-11. Bring indoors to overwinter. Grows 12-24" tall and spreading. |
Green Taro Colocasia esculentum 'Elephant Ears' Beautiful foliage plant with huge heart-shaped leaves add a tropical accent to gardens. Excellent specimen for problem wet areas. Plant approximately 6" deep. Keep well watered, protect from strong winds. Bring indoors to overwinter. Grows 3-4' tall and 4' wide |
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Horsetail Reed Equesitum hyemale Rigidly upright, velvety green stems, banded black, are an unusual feature of this moisture-loving evergreen perennial. Prefers consistently moist to wet soil. Will grow submerged in water. No fertilizer needed. Remove old tattered shoots in spring. Grows 4' tall, spreading. |
Lizard's Tail Saururus cernus Deep green heart shaped leaves. Fragrant 4" white curving flower spikes in summer. Full sun. Water depth of 1-6" over top of pot. Hardy perennial. Grows 24-36" high, spreading. |
Miniature Japanese Cattail Typha minima Spreading, warm season plant with delicate light green leaves. Reddish-brown barrel shaped flower spikes top the foliage in early summer. Attractive fall color. Suitable for small ponds, pools, or other moist areas. Prefers rich, moist, fertile soil and shallow water in full sun. Grows 1-2' tall, spreading |
