Hardy Perennial Bog Plants

Dulichium arundinaceum variegata Beautiful, variegated version of the popular green form. Stays variegated all season.  (Available potted for pick up $17.95.)

Saururus chinensis Glossy heart-shaped leaves with nodding white flowers that have a spicy fragrance. The leaf closest to the flower is splashed with white, accenting the flower nicely.  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)   

Mentha aquatica Rapidly spreading groundcover with blue flower clusters. Does well in flowing water of bio-filter or waterfall. No sales to ID,MT,NE,WY. (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Sagittaria latifolia Arrowhead shaped leaves up to 18 inches tall add a coarse texture to the pond. Three petaled white flowers appear from June through August. Spreads well in earthen ponds. Ships after May 1.  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Sagittaria australis Handsome burgundy leaves followed by flower spikes of white flowers in June through September. Leaves lighten to green with a pale purple variegation in a net-like pattern. Ships after May 1. (Available potted for pick up $17.95.)

Dulichium arundinaceum Looks like a small bamboo grove, but is actually an aquatic grass, great for growing along the border of a water garden. An easy to grow choice for compact edge planting.  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.) 

Scirpus tabernaemontani albescens Thin green vertical variegations are prominent on round, creamy white stems. (Available potted for pick up $17.95.)

Scirpus tabernaemontani zebrinus Prominent white stripes run horizontally around the stems of this plant. Stripes are more pronounced in full spring sun and if the plant is properly fertilized. (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Lobelia cardinalis Glowing red flower spikes are held above red-tinged leaves. Blooms late summer and early fall. Good naturalizer.  (Available potted for pick up $17.95.)

Typha laxmanni Narrow leaves make this choice a great selection for small to medium water gardens. Catkins form above the foliage in summer, and remain throughout the fall and winter. Invasive in earthen ponds. (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Typha minima The fine texture of this edge plant is accented in summer by the tiny marble-sized catkins. Leaves of this grassy plant are only 1/8" to 1/4" wide. (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Typha angustifolia Slender graceful leaves and narrow catkins provide a tall accent to larger ponds. Invasive in earthen ponds. CANNOT SHIP TO IN, WI. (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Typha japonica variegata Creamy white variegations make this cattail a standout in the water garden. Graced by long, brown catkins in summer, this plant is a great accent. Slightly invasive in earthen ponds. (Available potted for pick up $17.95.)

Myosotis scorpoides Vigorous, trailing ground cover to four inches high, that blooms profusely in summer with tiny blue flowers. A great understory plant for tall bog plants, or planted in a waterfall. Sold as a bundle of unrooted cuttings, perfect for planting in a waterfall or streambed. CANNOT SHIP TO CT, MA   (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Orontium aquaticum Low clump of velvety, oblong leaves. Curious, yellow, club-like flowers appear in very early spring. Likes full sun with shade late in the day.  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.).

Juncus effusus 'Gold Strike' Clumping growth habit. Golden stripe runs the length of the leaves. Color of variegation develops best in full sun.  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Thalia dealbata Large oval leaves on stout, vertical stems. Unusual purple flowers are held high above the leaves in mid-summer, with purple seeds remaining until Fall. Needs deep water to survive winter.  (Available potted for pick up $17.95.)

Equisetum hyemale Also known as scouring rush, this unusual plant has a jointed pre-historic look. Prefers shade in the afternoon. Can be invasive.  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Equisetum scirpoides This diminutive form of horsetail makes a dense groundcover suitable by itself or as a companion to tall growing plants. Loves being planted in the running water of the streambed.  (Available potted for pick up $17.95.)

Saururus cernuus Heart-shaped leaves are held on vertical stems. White drooping racemes appear in mid-summer.  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)   

Glyceria spectabilis variegata An aquatic grass that has purple foliage in spring and brightly variegated leaves in summer. Invasive in earthen ponds. Can't be sent to MA, Long Island, NY, WA, WI  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)   

Caltha palustris Wake up the pond in spring with the yellow flowers that are among the first to appear around the water garden. The clump-like habit is best suited to light afternoon shade. May go dormant in warm areas during the summer, but new growth will return in spring.  (Available potted for pick up $16.95.)   

Hydrocotyle verticillata Interesting round leaves emerge an inch or two above the water. Small insignificant flower clusters appear among the leaves. Grows best in shallow water 1-3 inches deep.  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)   

Pontederia cordata This is the most popular choice of water gardeners because of the long blooming period in summer and attractive, glossy, arrowhead-shaped leaves. Flower spikes begin in early June and produce until September or later. Roots must be below the ice to survive the winter. CANNOT SHIP TO LA.  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.).

Pontederia cordata var. 'Giant' This very large version of pickerel rush needs space to perform, and wow, will it ever show off! Glossy leaves are below spikes of thick flowers all summer. Roots must be below ice to survive winter. CANNOT SHIP TO LA.  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Pontederia cordata var. Lavender Pink This variant of the common pickerel rush gives the water gardener another color choice with the summer blooming flower spikes. Roots must be below ice to survive the winter. CANNOT SHIP TO LA. (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Pontederia cordata Vigorous summer bloomer produces flower spikes that are white with a hint of blue. Blooms all summer along the pond's edge. Roots must be below ice to survive the winter. CANNOT SHIP TO LA. (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Phalaris arundinacea 'Feecey' Green, white and light pink variegations makes this grass a real show-off. Pink variegations are best in spring. Plumes appear in summer with a hint of pink also.  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Sagittaria spp. Narrow, lance-shaped leaves emerge from underwater rosettes of foliage. In winter, the submerged growth lies flat on the soil surface under the water. In early summer, after the leaves are above the water, the flowers appear all season.  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Sagittaria graminea 'Crushed Ice' A 1997 Springdale Exclusive discovered in our gardens. Strong variegations make this a vibrant addition to a water garden. Prefers shade late in the day to get best variegations.  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)  

Ranunculus flammula Border plant for the shallow edge of a bog. Small yellow flowers appear in early summer and will reoccur all summer if the spent flowers are trimmed back after fading.  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Eleocharis montevidensis This dense, clumping ornamental grass is a great edge plant. Small, club-like structures form atop the round stems.  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Acorus calamus variegata This iris-like plant has striking, creamy-white variegations that are persistent all summer. Creeping growth habit will allow this plant to spread along the pond's edge.  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Peltandra virginica Dense, arrowhead shaped leaves, suitable for edges where a non-spreading plant is desired. Blooms are not very noticeable below the leaves, but interesting seed clusters are formed in summer.  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Oenanthe javinica 'Flamingo' Fast spreading, growth habit. Variegated leaves are marked with white and pink. The color is best while weather is cool. Small clusters of white flowers in summer. Likes cool running water over the roots. Grows best in light shade.  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Eleocharis dulcis Tubular leaves make this grass-like plant an interesting addition to the water garden. Edible chestnuts form in fall under the roots. Glowing orange tips set this plant apart from others in the summer and fall. CANNOT SHIP TO NY (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Marsilea schelpiana This groundcover resembles clover in every way, except the leaves are ruffled. Vigorous growth habit that can be invasive. Works well in a waterfall or as an edge planting among the stone coping.  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Marsilea drummondi Very vigorous ground cover does well in shallow water at the pond's edge. Also grows nicely in cracks of rocks in waterfalls.  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)

Mimulus luteus Great plant for naturalizing waterfalls and streams or along the rocks at the ponds edge. Nodding yellow flowers in summer and fall until the cool weather pushes it to dormancy.  (Available potted for pick up $15.95.)