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Acorus gramineus 'Ogon'

Ogon Sweet Flag
Upright Iris type foliage with green and yellow stripes that appears as yellow.  Seems to glow in full sun.  Is shade tolerant as well.  Easily grown in boggy conditions.
Flowering period: late summer Zone: 5-9
Height: 6-12" Depth: 1-6"
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
 		  
Alisma parviflora

Pink Water Baby's Breath
A hardy bog plant with pointed leaves on 2 foot stalks.  Pinkish flowers that rise above the foliage in the spring and summer.  Does best in shallow water.
Flowering period: late summer Zone: 4-9
Height: 16-24" Depth: 0-5"
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
 		  
Equisetum japonica

Horsetail
   
Flowering period: late summer Zone: 4-9
Height: 16-24" Depth: 0-5"
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
 		  
Eupatorium dubium 'Baby Joe'

Joe Pye Weed
A native from Maine to South Carolina.  This plant has 2' stems with large globe-like lavender-rose flowers in large domed, flower head.  Blooms summer into fall.
Flowering period: summer into fall Zone: 4-11
Height: 24-36" Depth:
Sun: 
 		  
Hibiscus moscheutos

Water Hibiscus/Rose Mallow
Leaves are egg-shaped and three-lobed.  Pink, white or reddish flowers are 4-6" wide.  Prefers moist soil.
Flowering period: summer and fall Zone: 5-10
Height: 4-5' Depth: 0"
Sun: Full sun
 		  
Houttuynia cordata 'Variegata'

Variegated Chameleon Plant
Foliage is yellow, bronze, green and red. Very aromatic foliage that smells citrus-like when bruised. Loves moisture.  Very rapid grower.
Flowering period: early summer Zone: 5-10
Height: 12-16" Depth: 1-6"
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
 		  
Iris Louisiana Mixed

Louisiana Iris
Large flowers of all different colors bloom in late spring. Excellent in pond or at edge.
Flowering period: late spring Zone: 4-10
Height: 24-32" Depth: 1-6"
Sun: Full sun
 		  
Iris versicolor

Northern Blue Flag Iris
Narrow grey-green leaves.  Falls are slate blue with some yellow blotching at the base. Has clump forming habit.  Shade tolerant.
Flowering period: summer Zone: 4-10
Height: 24-32" Depth: 0-6"
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
 		  
Juncus effusus 'Spiralis'

Corkscrew Rush
Hardy perennial that has curious spiraling cylindrical leaves.  Creates unusual focal point in the watergarden.
Flowering period: summer Zone: 3-9
Height: 16-24" Depth: 1-6"
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
 		  
Juncus patens 'Carmen's Grey'

Blue Rush
Clumps of round, steely blue-grey leaves provide an upright, grassy effect.  The insignificant brown flowers are not the strength of this distinctive plant — it’s the blue, blue foliage.
Flowering period: summer Zone: 3-9
Height: 18-24" Depth: 1-6"
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
 		  
Lindernia grandiflora

Blue Moneywort
Small intense blue flowers, tiny green leaves form a dense mat as it creeps along pond edges.  Blooms all summer
Flowering period: summer Zone: 6-10
Height: 2-4" Depth: 0"
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
 		  
Lobelia siphilitica

Blue Lobelia
A heavy bloomer with blue trumpet like flowers. Prefers moist soil but not flooded conditions.
Flowering period: summer through fall Zone: 3-9
Height: 24-36" Depth: 0"
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
 		  
Lobelia fulgens 'Queen Victoria'

Cardinal Flower
Even darker foliage then the regular L. cardinalis.  Deep scarlet flowers with dark maroon leaves.  Prefers moist soil but not flooded conditions.
Flowering period: summer Zone: 4-9
Height: 24-36" Depth: 0"
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
 		  
Lysimachia nummularia 'Aurea'

Yellow Creeping Jenny
Trailing stems of chartreuse tinged round leaves.  Clusters of bright yellow flowers bloom all summer.
Flowering period: summer Zone: 4-9
Height: Depth:
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
 		  
Oenanthe fistulosa 'Flamingo'

Variegated Water Celery
Creeping groundcover with white, green and pink foliage.  The leaves are lacey, blue green, dappled with cream and pink.  It forms a fast spreading mat that is easily controlled.  Also is shade tolerant.
Flowering period: summer Zone: 4-10
Height: 16-24" Depth: 0-6"
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
 		  
Pontederia cordata

Purple Pickerel Weed
Awesome. One of the best water plants.  Shiny, deep green lance shaped leaves. Purple-blue flower clusters at the top of the the plant.  Is shade tolerant.
Flowering period: summer through fall Zone: 4-10
Height: 24" Depth: 1-6"
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
 		  
Rumex sanguineus

Bloody Dock
Lance shaped leaves have dark blood-red veins on green fronds.  Provides excellent texture.
Flowering period: summer Zone: 5-8
Height: 12" Depth: 0-6"
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
 		  
Scirpus cernuus

Fiber Optic Plant
The common name says it all.  The very tiny stems form a complete ball shaped plant with tiny pearls at the end of the leaves creating dancing pearls effects. Very cool!
Flowering period: early summer Zone: 5
Height: 10" Depth: 0-12"
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
 		  
Thalia geniculata 'Ruminoides'

Red-stemmed Thalia
Big, bold canna-like leaves on red stems.  Summer blooming pinkish purple bell-shaped flowers.
Flowering period: summer Zone: 5
Height: 5-6' Depth: 1-6"
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
 		  
Typha gracilis

Narrow Leaved Cattail
 
Flowering period: Zone: 4-9
Height: Depth:
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Typha latifolia 'Variegata'

Variegated Cattail
Captivating green and white striped leaves.  Cinnamon brown cattails create a stunning accent.  Slower growth than other varieties.
Flowering period: summer through fall Zone: 4-11
Height: 5-6' Depth: 6-12"
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
 		  
Zantedeschia aethiopica

Calla Lilly
Graceful large white Calla flowers cover the plant all summer. Gorgeous glossy green foliage.
Flowering period: summer Zone: 6-11
Height: 18" Depth:
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
 		  
Nymphaea sp. - Hardy

Hardy Water Lily
Perennials, frost tolerant.  Bloom throughout the summer; each blossom lasts 3-4 days, opens in the morning and closes in the afternoon.  Blossoms float on the water surface, except in crowded or shallow water.  Most require 5-6 hours of direct sunlight.
Flowering period: Zone: 3-11
Height: Depth:
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