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Colocasia esculenta ‘Black/Imperial’ |
Black Taro/Imperial Taro |
| Height: 3-4’ |
Zone: 8 |
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| Large green
leaves peppered with black and violet blotches that are accented by light
green veining makes Imperial Taro unique. Black Taro is a winning addition
with its deep reddish black, velvety elephant ear-shaped foliage. |
#73226
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#1 container |
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Cyperus alternifolius |
Umbrella Palm |
| Height: 5' |
Zone: 8 |
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| Beautiful
background accent, Umbrella Palm stands about 5’ with stiff stems and
umbrella-like foliage. Takes some shade. Great for natural filters, it
thrives in moving water. |
#73227
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#1 container |
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Cyperus giganteus |
Giant Papyrus |
| Height: 8-10' |
Zone: 8 |
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| Tall stems with
tufts of needle-like foliage. Large umbels of flowers can reach 3’
across. |
| #73248 |
#1 container |
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Cyperus haspan |
Dwarf
Papyrus |
| Height: 1-2' |
Zone: 8 |
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| A popular shallow
water plant makes dense tufts of foliage above stiff stems. In late summer,
these golden-green flowers turn a rusty bronze. |
| #73228 |
#1 container |
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Hydrocotyle spp. |
Water Pennywort |
| Height: 6-12" |
Zone: 6 |
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| This plant is
excellent for stream beds or planted as a marginal plant. The 1" to 2"
round penny shaped leaves stand 6" to 12" out of the water.
Inconspicuous white flowers below the leaves June to September. A very fast grower.
Sun to partial shade. |
#73245
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#1 container |
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Iris Hybrid |
Iris x Louisiana hybrid |
| Height: 2-4' |
Zone: 4 |
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| Louisiana iris
offer a stunning array of flower colors which appear in early May thru mid-June. Assist with water quality
through natural filtering. |
| #73230 |
#1 container |
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Juncus effusus 'Spiralis' |
Corkscrew Rush |
| Height: 10-18" |
Zone: 4 |
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| Very unusual dark
green corkscrew leafless stems. This water garden plant creates a
mound of unique foliage texture. Small light green flowers near the
tips of the stems bloom May and June. |
#73310
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#1 container |
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Lobelia cardinalis |
Cardinal Flower |
| Height: 2-3' |
Zone: 4 |
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| Tall spikes of
intense red flowers rise out of a modest display of foliage. Striking
summer color for a long period. Blooms August to September. |
| #73234 |
#1 container |
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