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Arrow Head

Arrow Head

Botanical Name: Sagittaria latifolia
Native wetland plant. Bold and distinctive arrow shaped leaves. White apple blossom-like flowers on arching stems....

Arrow Head -Bronze

Arrow Head -Bronze

Botanical Name: Sagittaria australis 'Silk Stockings'
Beautiful bronze leaves are darkest in spring. distinctive arrow shaped leaves. White apple blossom type flowers. PP#12198...

Arum Arrow

Arum Arrow

Botanical Name: Peltandra virginica
Flowers a re light yellow-green with arrowhead shaped leaves that are typically 10-12" long....

Banana Tree -Dwarf

Banana Tree -Dwarf

Botanical Name: Musa acuminata 'Dwarf Cavendish'
Wonderful dwarf banana with exotic broad green leaves. Great as specimen for back of edge of pond....

Bear Root

Bear Root

Botanical Name: Anemopsis californica
A perennial that has large, waxy, gray-green leaves that lay flat. Flowers all summer. Plant in full sun....

Bloody Dock

Bloody Dock

Botanical Name: Rumex sanguineus
Lance shaped leaves have dark blood-red veins on green fronds. Provides excellent texture....

Brazillian Pennywort

Brazillian Pennywort

Botanical Name: Hydrocotyle 'Nova Zealandiae'
Tiny dark green leaves. Great oxygenator for a smaller pond....

Calla Lily

Calla Lily

Botanical Name: Zantedeschia aethiopica
Graceful large white Calla flowers cover the plant all summer. Gorgeous glossy green foliage....

canna

canna

Botanical Name: Canna 'Stuttgart'
Grows vigorously. Bold green and white patterns make a stunning centerpiece in any landscape....

Canna -Bronze Water Canna

Canna -Bronze Water Canna

Botanical Name: Canna Species 'australis'
One of the most attractive Cannas with dark burgundy leaves and red flowers in abundance. Awesome!...

Canna -Hardy Canna

Canna -Hardy Canna

Botanical Name: Thalia dealbata
Purple flowers clustered in bracts on top of graceful stems. Large blue-green leaves. Stunning!...

Canna Variegated Water

Canna Variegated Water

Botanical Name: Canna Species 'Pretoria'
Huge melon-orange blooms. Striking foliage is zebra striped in yellow and green. Outstanding accent in the garden or container....

Cardinal flower

Cardinal flower

Botanical Name: Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria'
Even darker foliage than the regular Lobelia cardinalis. Deep scarlet flowers with dark maroon leaves....

Cattail -Miniature

Cattail -Miniature

Botanical Name: Typha minima 'minima'
Unusually small variety with fine blue-green leaves. Unique rounded cattails are 1" long. Excellent for smaller ponds....

Cattail -Narrow - leaved

Cattail -Narrow - leaved

Botanical Name: Typha angustifolia 'angustifolia'
Slender graceful leaves and long narrow chocolate brown cattails. Largest cattail available....

Cattail-Variegated

Cattail-Variegated

Botanical Name: Typha latifolia 'Variegata'
Captivating green and white striped leaves with cinnamon brown cattails. Slower growth that other varieties....

Creeping Buttercup

Creeping Buttercup

Botanical Name: Ranunculus repens 'Buttered Popcorn'
Dense creeping ground cover with chartreuse and gold leaves. Bright yellow flowers in spring....

Double Marsh Marigold

Double Marsh Marigold

Botanical Name: Caltha palustris 'Multiplex'
Beautiful dwarf plant with double flowers in spring and summer. Perfect for the pond edge and shallow water....

Dwarf Bluebells

Dwarf Bluebells

Botanical Name: Ruellia brittoniana 'Katie'
Spectacular dwaft plant with narrow lance shaped leaves. Has purple petunia-like flowers all summer....

Dwarf Horsetail

Dwarf Horsetail

Botanical Name: Equisetum scirpoides
Plant forms mounds of evergreen, upright, finely textured stems with no leaves. Stems are hollow with brown banding at the nodes....

Fiber Optic Plant

Fiber Optic Plant

Botanical Name: Scirpus cernuus
Very tiny stems that form a complete ball shaped plant with small pearls at the end of the leaves, creating dancing pearls effects....

Floating Heart

Floating Heart

Botanical Name: Nymphoides peltata
Groups of small heart shaped flowers above unique heart shaped floating leaves....

Frogbit/ Anacharis

Frogbit/ Anacharis

Botanical Name: Elodea candensis
The foliage lives entirely underwater but does have dainty white blooms that float on the water's surface. Excellent oxygenator....

Giant Rhubarb

Giant Rhubarb

Botanical Name: Gunnera manicata
Giant leaves (1-2 feet in diameter) erupt from the base of the plant. Truly amazing plant that gives the pond character....

Ginger -White Butterfly

Ginger -White Butterfly

Botanical Name: Hedychium coronarium 'Dr. Moy'
This is a striking Ginger with fragrant white flowers that resemble butterflies, and also attracts butterflies....

Hardy Ground Orchid

Hardy Ground Orchid

Botanical Name: Bletilla striata
This lovely hardy orchid has shiny green foliage and dainty hot pink flowers that bloom in the summer....

Hornwort

Hornwort

Botanical Name: Ceratophyllum demersum
Found in ponds, marshes, and quiet streams. Used for their appearance and their high oxygen production....

Horsetail

Horsetail

Botanical Name: Equisetum hyemale
This slender bamboo like bog perennial has no leaves. Hollow stems have a rough surface and remain green all year....

Iris, Blue Flag Iris

Iris, Blue Flag Iris

Botanical Name: Iris versicolor
Narrow grey-green leaves with slate blue flowers with white centers. Very reliable and hardy....

Iris, Japanese Iris

Iris, Japanese Iris

Botanical Name: Iris ensata 'variegata'
This variegated Japanese Iris will brighten any garden with blue flowers in the spring and colorful foliage throughout the season....

Iris, Louisianna

Iris, Louisianna

Botanical Name: Iris Louisiana 'Black Gamecock'
Depth level 1-2. Flourishes in wet soils. Deep rich purple petals....

Iris,Louisiana Iris

Iris,Louisiana Iris

Botanical Name: Iris Louisiana 'Mixed'
Large flowers of all different colors bloom in late spring. Excellent in pond or at edge....

Iris-water iris varigated

Iris-water iris varigated

Botanical Name: Iris laevigata 'Variegata'
This stunning water iris boasts wide cream and white striped leaves that hold their color all year....

Japanese Aster

Japanese Aster

Botanical Name: Kalimeris incisa 'Variegata'
Blue aster-like flowers above creamy variegated foliage. Upright to 30" tall, and very floriferous....

Joe Pye Weed

Joe Pye Weed

Botanical Name: Eupatorium maculatum 'Baby Joe'
A native from Maine to South Carolina. This plant has 2' stems with large globe-like lavender flowers. Blooms summer into fall....

Joseph's Coat

Joseph's Coat

Botanical Name: Alternanthera dentata 'Ruby Waters'
Beautiful burgundy colored foliage that is striking reflecting off the pond's surface all season. Do not submerge....

Lemon Bacopa

Lemon Bacopa

Botanical Name: Bacopa caroliniana
Dainty blue flowers and lemon scented leaves with a fleshy texture. Loves the sun....

Lizard's Tail -Variegated

Lizard's Tail -Variegated

Botanical Name: Saururus cernus 'Red Stem'
Forms attractive clumps of green heart shaped foliage on red stems. Fragrant white slowers on curving spikes. Bronze foliage in fall....

Lobelia -Blue

Lobelia -Blue

Botanical Name: Lobelia syphilitica
A heavy bloomer with glowing blue trumpet-like flowers. Full sun to part shade....

Loosestrife Variegated

Loosestrife Variegated

Botanical Name: Lysimachia punctata 'Golden Alexander'
Variegated leaves with a creamy white edge giving this plant spring through fall value. Golden yelow flowers create a dynamic show....

Lotus

Lotus

Botanical Name: Nelumbo lutea 'Dark Pink'
Pink and orage flowers. Strong bloomer....

Lotus

Lotus

Botanical Name: Nelumbo lutea 'Light Pink'
Hot pink flowers. Strong bloomer....

Lotus

Lotus

Botanical Name: Nelumbo lutea 'White'
White flowers. Strong bloomer....

Mare's Tail

Mare's Tail

Botanical Name: Hippuris vulgaris
Hardy perennial oxygenator and submerged plant that has green bottle-brush type foliage....

Marsh Ferm

Marsh Ferm

Botanical Name: Thelypteris 'Palustris'
Grows well at the edges of marshes,wet meadows,ditches or woods.Striped leaf stalk of plae green color with black base....

Marsh Marigold

Marsh Marigold

Botanical Name: Caltha palustris
Beautiful yellow, waxy flowers in clusters of 1-7 with heart or kidney shaped dark green leaves. Perfect for the pond edge and shallow water....

Mazus -Blue

Mazus -Blue

Botanical Name: Mazus reptans 'Blue'
Delicate blue flowers cover this fast spreader along the edge of the water. Blooms sporadically all season....

Monkey Flower

Monkey Flower

Botanical Name: Mimulus ringens
Native to US, produces lilac purple snap-dragon type flowers. Grows well in sun or shade....

Mosaic Plant

Mosaic Plant

Botanical Name: Ludwigia sedoides
Mosaic plant is a floating leaf aquatic perennial that is grown in most areas as an annual. Red and green diamond-shaped leaves in rounded clusters (rosettes 3 - 6" wide) float on the water surface. Small cup-shaped yellow flowers in summer. Red stems....

Papyrus -Dwarf

Papyrus -Dwarf

Botanical Name: Cyperus haspen 'Viviparous'
Shortest of all Cyperus. Wispy leaf clusters at tips of thin stems. Flowers are insignificant. Needs full sun....

Papyrus -Giant Dwarf

Papyrus -Giant Dwarf

Botanical Name: Cyperus percamenthus
Has the compactness of Dwarf Papyrus but much larger "tufts" top off the foliage. Fantastic!...

Parrot's Feather

Parrot's Feather

Botanical Name: Myriophyllum aquaticum
Whorls of blue-green, lacy foliage. Stems float along the water's surface with the tips curving upward above the water....

Parrot's Feather -Miniature

Parrot's Feather -Miniature

Botanical Name: Myriophyllum propium
Offers great contrast with dark green stems and bright green conifer type needles. Terriffic and the nicest Milfoil to date....

Parrot's Feather -Red Stemmed

Parrot's Feather -Red Stemmed

Botanical Name: Myriophyllum brasiliensis
Plant is valued for its whorls of blue-green, lacy foliage and its unusual red stems....

Pennywort

Pennywort

Botanical Name: Hydrocotyle sibthorpiodes 'Crystal Confetti'
Dense mats of scalloped, jade green leaves with creamy margins. Sun to partial shade....

Pickerel Weed

Pickerel Weed

Botanical Name: Pontederia cordata 'Purple'
Awesome, shiny, deep green lance shaped leaves. Purple-blue flower clusters on stems. Shade tolerant....

Pickerel Weed

Pickerel Weed

Botanical Name: Pontederia cordata 'Pinkpons'
Shiny, deep green lance shaped leaves. Pink flower clusters at the top of the plant. Shade tolerant....

Pink Bell Flower

Pink Bell Flower

Botanical Name: Ruellia brittoniana 'Chi-Chi'
Bright colorful plant with narrow dark green foliage that bear large pink petunia-like flowers. Blooms all summer....

Pitcher Plant

Pitcher Plant

Botanical Name: Sarracenia purpurea x flava x leucophylla 'Judith Hindle'
Pitcher plant. Upright tube have a frilled hood nested green and white with a deep burgandy cast. Stunning! April-May blooms....

Pitcher Plant

Pitcher Plant

Botanical Name: Sarracenia purpurea x psittacina 'Dana's Delight'
Pitcher plant with a signature, ruffled hood which covers most of the opening. Red veins and pink colors dominate the hood....

Primula

Primula

Botanical Name: Primula viallii
Fragrant flowers produced above downy, pointed leaves in colors of hot-pink, red and purple. Attracts butterflies....

Ragged Robin

Ragged Robin

Botanical Name: Lychnis flos-cuculi
Narrow gray-green leaves with bright pink flowers that are deeply serrated. Blooms late spring - early summer....

Red leafed Hibiscus

Red leafed Hibiscus

Botanical Name: Hibiscus 'acetosella'
Stunning deep red foliage. This plant produces 2" flowers....

Rush -Bull Rush

Rush -Bull Rush

Botanical Name: Scirpus lacustris
Tall rush-like plant with bronze egg-shaped spikelets on end of stem. Blooms from June - August....

Rush -Common Rush

Rush -Common Rush

Botanical Name: Juncus 'effusus'
A grass-like plant with upright stems in spreading clumps and tiny yellowish green to tan flowers in summer....

Rush -Corkscrew Rush

Rush -Corkscrew Rush

Botanical Name: Juncus effusus 'Spiralis'
Hardy perennial that has curious spiraling cylindrical leaves. Creates unusual focal point in the water garden....

Rush -Zebra Rush

Rush -Zebra Rush

Botanical Name: Scirpus zebrinus
Lovely vertically striped rush stems of cream and green. Forms neat clumps. A must have plant!...

Scarlet River Lily

Scarlet River Lily

Botanical Name: Schizostylus coccinea 'Red'
Tropical plant loaded with bright red flowers that are showy and unusual. blooms all summer....

Scarlet Rose Mallow

Scarlet Rose Mallow

Botanical Name: Hibiscus coccineus
A shrub-like native Hibiscus that dies back in winter and re-sprouts in spring. Large flowers are brilliant red....

Small Creeping Spearwort

Small Creeping Spearwort

Botanical Name: Ranunculus flammula
Small delicate groundcover. Leaves are narrow and light green. Flowers are a rich yellow....

Society Garlic

Society Garlic

Botanical Name: Tulbaghia violacea 'Variegata'
Semi-evergreen clump with blue-green and cream striped grassy leaves....

Spatterdock

Spatterdock

Botanical Name: Nuphar Lutea
Yellow Ranunculuc type flowers stand 3-4" above the water level. Plant introduces lots of oxygen into the water. Easy to grow....

Star Grass

Star Grass

Botanical Name: Dichromena colorata
Plant's top leaves are green with bright white bracts forming a "flower" that lasts all summer....

Sweet Flag

Sweet Flag

Botanical Name: Acorus calamus 'Variegata'
Strikingly beautiful with its white striped, sword-type, aromatic, bright green foliage. Young shoots have a pink tinge and a tangerine perfume when crushed....

Sweet Flag

Sweet Flag

Botanical Name: Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'
Dwarf, rush-like plant with gold and green variegated leaves which, while not fully evergreen, will withstand all but the worst winters. Ideal for the front of damp sunny borders or in containers....

Sword Plant

Sword Plant

Botanical Name: Echinodorus cordifolius 'Marble Queen'
Green leaves with marbled yellow and white stains. True aquatic that can thrive above or under water....

Taro -Black Magic

Taro -Black Magic

Botanical Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Black Magic'
Tropical plant with striking deep purple foliage. Large purple leaves add contrast and boldness to the pond or wet area. Rapid grower....

Taro -Imperial

Taro -Imperial

Botanical Name: Colocasia 'Illustris'
Tropical plant with black foliage high-lighted with bright green veins. Adds contrast and boldness to the pond or wet area....

Taro- Violet Stem

Taro- Violet Stem

Botanical Name: Colocasia esculenta 'Fontanesii'
Tropical plant known for its' striking dark glossy green foliage on violet stems. Adds boldness to pond area....

Thalia -Red Stemmed

Thalia -Red Stemmed

Botanical Name: Thalia geniculata 'Ruminoides'
Big, bold canna-like leaves on red stems. Summer blooming pinkish purple bell-shaped flowers....

Umbrella Plant

Umbrella Plant

Botanical Name: Cyperus alternifolius
Umbrella plant. Ware loving Palm-like leaves atop base stem....

Umbrella Plant -Dwarf

Umbrella Plant -Dwarf

Botanical Name: Cyperus alternifolius 'Gracillus'
Umbrella-like whorls of green foliage "flowerheads" atop short hollow stems. Graceful slender plant. Fantastic!...

Variegated Chameleon Plant

Variegated Chameleon Plant

Botanical Name: Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'
Foliage is yellow, bronze, green and red. Very aromatic foliage that smells citrus-like when bruised. Loves moisture.Very rapid grower....

Variegated Dwarf Sweet Flag

Variegated Dwarf Sweet Flag

Botanical Name: Acorus gramineus 'Variegata'
Tall, brightly colored foliage has creamy white varigation that is aromatic when crushed....

Water Avens

Water Avens

Botanical Name: Geum rivale
Summer blooming bell-shaped flowers with interesting red crowns erected above the foliage. Plant has red stems....

Water Baby's breath

Water Baby's breath

Botanical Name: Alisma parviflora
A hardy bog plant with rounded leaves and pinkish flowers that rise above the foliage in the spring and summer....

Water Clover -Upright

Water Clover -Upright

Botanical Name: Marsilea mutica
Green clover leaves with reddish highlights. Small white flowers. Nice plant for the water's edge....

Water Dropwort -Variegated

Water Dropwort -Variegated

Botanical Name: Oenanthe fistulosa 'Flamingo'
Creeping groundcover with white, green and pink lacy foliage. It forms a fast spreading mate and is shade tolerant....

Water Forget-Me-Not

Water Forget-Me-Not

Botanical Name: Myosotis scirpoides 'Blue'
Creeping plants have fuzzy leaves and are loaded with small blue Forget-me-not flowers. Late spring - early summer blooming....

Water Hibiscus

Water Hibiscus

Botanical Name: Hibiscus moscheutus
Leaves are egg-shaped and three lobed. Pink, white or reddish flowers are 4-6" wide....

Water Hyacinth

Water Hyacinth

Botanical Name: Eichornia crassipes
Attractive lilac-blue flowers that are 2-3 inches and very attractive. Leaves are held upright so they act like sails....

Water Lettuce

Water Lettuce

Botanical Name: Pistia stratoides
Unique light green lettuce-like foliage that floats on the water's surface. Does best in moving water. Prefers some light shade....

Water Loostrife

Water Loostrife

Botanical Name: Lysimachia congestifloria 'Burgundy Cascade'

Water Mint

Water Mint

Botanical Name: Mentha aquatica
Quarter sized lush green leaves are fragrant with a pleasant minty smell. Lilac flowers bloom in late summer - fall....

Water Ribbon Grass

Water Ribbon Grass

Botanical Name: Phalaris arundinacea 'Picta'
Green foliage is cleanly variegated with creamy white boarder. Flowers are white to pink....

Water Spearmint

Water Spearmint

Botanical Name: Preslia Cervina
Flowers in July through September. Aromatic spreading plant with lavender-blue flower heads....

Water Violet

Water Violet

Botanical Name: Hottonia palustris
Georgeous frosty gray fern-like foliage. Pink scented flowers from May - June. Full sun.Plants are very useful oxygenators....

Water Zinnia

Water Zinnia

Botanical Name: Wedelia trilobata
Tropical bog plant with glossy dark green foliage. Golden Zinnia type flowers bloom through summer....

Waterlily

Waterlily

Botanical Name: Nymphaeaceae Nymphaea 'Pink'
Vigouous, mid to large size grower. Plant 24" under water's surface for winter hardiness in Northern areas....

Waterlily

Waterlily

Botanical Name: Nymphaeaceae Nymphaea 'Red'
Reddish flowers with pink undertone. Plant 24" under water's surface for winter hardiness in Northern states....

Waterlily

Waterlily

Botanical Name: Nymphaeaceae Nymphaea 'White'
Fast grower with classy white blooms. Mid to large size. Plant 24" under water's surface for winter hardiness in Northern areas....

Waterlily

Waterlily

Botanical Name: Nymphaeaceae Nymphaea 'Yellow'
Elegant yellow blooms. Mid to large size. Plant 24" under water's surface for winter hardiness in Northern areas....

Waterlily

Waterlily

Botanical Name: Nymphaeaceae Nymphaea 'Orange'
One of the most orange waterlilies. Plant 24" under water's surface for winter hardiness in Northern areas....

Waterlily

Waterlily

Botanical Name: Nymphaeaceae Nymphaea 'Changeable'
Dramatically changes color from yellow to pink as the flower ripens over several days....

Waterlily

Waterlily

Botanical Name: Nymphaeaceae Nymphaea 'Doll House'
Miniature with hot pink flowers....

Waterlily

Waterlily

Botanical Name: Nymphaeaceae Nymphaea 'Fire Opal'
Rich pink double flowers. Large grower....

Waterlily

Waterlily

Botanical Name: Nymphaeaceae Nymphaea 'Hollandia'
Full double pink flowers that contrast nicely with dark green foliage. A vigorous grower. Large flowers....

Waterlily

Waterlily

Botanical Name: Nymphaeaceae Nymphaea 'Charlene Strawn'
Beautiful fragrant flowers that are yellow in the center and then fade to a softer yellow in outer petals. Shade tolerant....

Waterlily

Waterlily

Botanical Name: Nymphaeaceae Nymphaea 'Texas Dawn'
One of the best. Large, fragrant yellow and pink flowers in Spring - Summer on green and purple mottled leaves....

Waterlily

Waterlily

Botanical Name: Nymphaeaceae Nymphaea 'Joey Tomocik'
Large pale yellow flowers rise high above mottled foliage in Spring - Summer. 3-4" across. Great for medium to large ponds....

Waterlily

Waterlily

Botanical Name: Nymphaeaceae Nymphaea 'Viginalis'
Prolific bloomer with fragrant pure white flowers, and dark green foliage. Good for large ponds. Largest white hardy waterlily....

Waterlily

Waterlily

Botanical Name: Nymphaeaceae Nymphaea 'Gonnere'
The broad petals on this hybrid are so numerous (up to 85) that they cup and look narrower than they are. 3-4" leaf spread....

Waterlily

Waterlily

Botanical Name: Nymphaeaceae Nymphaea 'James Brydon'
Hot pink flowers with metallic sheen with an aple spice fragrance. Dark stamens tipped with yellow anthers. Partial shade....

Waterlily

Waterlily

Botanical Name: Nymphaeaceae Nymphaea 'Burgundy Princess'
Deep red flowers in Spring - Summer with small leaves that are maroon at first and age to a dark green. 4-5" wide....

Waterlily

Waterlily

Botanical Name: Nymphaeaceae Nymphaea 'Paul Hariot'
Pink and orage flowers. Stong bloomer....

Waterlily

Waterlily

Botanical Name: Nymphaeaceae Nymphaea 'Sioux'
A strong bloomer with dark orange and red flowers....

Yellow Creeping Jenny

Yellow Creeping Jenny

Botanical Name: Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'
Trailing stems of chartreuse tinged round leaves. Clusters of bright yellow flowers bloom all summer....
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