Aqua Scape

Shallow Water Plants (Marginals) - return to page 1
Oenanthe javanica

Water Celery 

Height: 12-24" Zone: 6
This vigorous plant will grow equally well potted or floating.  Celery-like foliage is semi-evergreen.  Excellent for natural filtration.  Flowers in July and August.
#73216

 

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Pontederia cordata

Pickerel Rush

Height: 2-3' Zone: 3
A native with all the best features, Pickerel Rush has slick, broad dark green foliage with bright lavender flowers. Easy to grow and long blooming.  Easy to grow and long blooming.
#73236
 
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Ruellia squarrosa

Water Bluebells

Height: 1-3' Zone: 8
Cornflower blue, trumpet shaped Bluebell flowers bloom all summer long.  Dark purple-green foliage for contrast.  Grows in full sun.  Maximum water depth 6”.
#73395

 

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Thalia dealbata

Water Canna

Height: 5-6' Zone: 7
An exceptional performer in the landscape, Water Canna have deep burgundy narrow spiked foliage with heavy, rich purple flowers that bloom all season long.
#73330

 

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Thypha angustifolia

Narrowleaf/Graceful Cattail

Height: 4' Zone: 3
Long, narrow chocolate brown spikes.  Very similar to the common cattails, except foliage is more narrow/slender, and grows to approximately 4' in height.
#73390

 

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Typha minima

Micro-Miniature Cattail

Height: 1-2’ Zone: 3
Masses of 1” cattails sit atop very narrow blue-green foliage.  Compact growing habit.  Tolerates up to 6" water depth.
#73240

 

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Zantedeschia aethiopica

Calla lily

Height: 2' Zone: 7
The Calla Lily provides shiny arrow-shaped leaves of stately grace to contrast against the elegant, large  (3-10") pure white blossoms.  Ideal for container or small water features.
#73241
 
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