Hardy Perennial Bog Plants  

Perennial aquatic plants, sometimes called marginal plants or shallow water plants, provide vertical accent and texture contrast to your water garden. Some are grown solely for their leaves, while others boast flowers at various times of the season. When planted in a container, their size and spread can often be limited. When planted in a pond bank or along a streambed, these plants can be invasive. Do not plant those that will escape cultivation.

Bog plants require fertilization two or three times a year. Fertilize with tablets according to label instructions (See Plant Supplies). For rapid show from newly planted plants we recommend planting in groups of three bare root plants. Do not mix plant varieties, they will compete for growing space. Our nursery customers find that the container-grown plants are fuller and more established.

Cells or bare root plants are shipped early spring to fall, usually by UPS or postal service. CONTAINER GROWN PLANTS ARE FOR PICKUP AT OUR NURSERY ONLY. THEY CANNOT BE SHIPPED. The nursery has potted plants available year round.

   
AquaticMint05.jpg Aquatic Mint 2" Cell
$6.95

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.
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Arrowhead.jpg Arrowhead 2" Cell
$6.95

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.
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ArrowBloomBaby05.jpg Arrowhead - Bloomin' Baby 2" Cell
$6.95

Sagittaria latifolia Wide grassy leaves are an emerald green accent to the water garden. Can be considered invasive if not container grown. A profusion of three-petaled white flowers appear even in a shady location. Ships after May 1.
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ArrowDblJap05.jpg Arrowhead - Japanese Double-flowering 2" Cell
$6.95

Sagittaria japonica flore-plena Large, glossy leaves provide a contrasting background for the fully double spikes of white flowers. Flowers often fade to pale pink as they age. This plant is the last plant to sprout growth in the spring. Ships after May 1.
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ArrowSilkStocking05.jpg Arrowhead - Silk Stockings 2" Cell
$7.95

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.
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hbbbamb.jpg Bamboo - Dwarf 2" Cell
$6.95

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.
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dwarfbamboovarigated.jpg Bamboo - Dwarf Variegated 2" Cell
$7.95

Dulichium arundinaceum variegata Beautiful, variegated version of the popular green form. Stays variegated all season.
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BlackFloweringSedge05.jpg Black Flowering Sedge 2" Cell
$6.95

Carex nigra Lovely blue-green grass for texture along pond edges. No other plant can provide this unique color on weeping grassy stalks. Flower is insignificant in spring.
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hbbbulw.jpg Bulrush - White 2" Cell
$7.95

Scirpus tabernaemontani albescens Thin green vertical variegations are prominent on round, creamy white stems.
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hbbbulz.jpg Bulrush - Zebra 2" Cell
$6.95

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.
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hbbcard.jpg Cardinal Flower 2" Cell
$7.95

Lobelia cardinalis Glowing red flower spikes are held above red-tinged leaves. Blooms late summer and early fall. Good naturalizer.
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CardinalFlowerQueenVic05.jpg Cardinal Flower - "Queen Victoria" 2" Cell
$7.95

Brilliant red flowers in early to late fall are held well above the leaves. The stems are red with new growth that is red, fading to green leaves.
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blank.gif Cattail - Graceful 4" Cell
$6.95

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.
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hbbcatm.jpg Cattail - Miniature 2" Cell
$6.95

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.
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hbbcatn.jpg Cattail - Narrowleaf 4" Cell
$6.95

Typha angustifolia Slender graceful leaves and narrow catkins provide a tall accent to larger ponds. Invasive in earthen ponds.
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hbbcatv.jpg Cattail - Variegated 4" Cell
$9.95

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.
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hbbcott.jpg Cotton Grass 2" Cell
$6.95

Eriophorum angustifolium Dense, clumping habit of semi-evergreen leaves to eighteen inches tall. Cottony tufts of flowers appear in summer above the foliage.
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hbbforg.jpg Forget-Me-Not Bare Root
$6.95

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. No Sales to: CT, MA
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hbbgold.jpg Golden Club 2" Cell
$6.95

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.
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GoldenMonkey05.jpg Golden Monkey Flower 2" Cell
$6.95

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.
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GoldStrikeRush05.jpg Gold Strike Rush 2" Cell
$6.95

Juncus effusus 'Gold Strike' Clumping growth habit. Golden stripe runs the length of the leaves. Color of variegation develops best in full sun.
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hbbhard.jpg Hardy Thalia Bare Root
$7.95

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.
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hbbhors.jpg Horsetail 2" Cell
$6.95

Equisetum hyemale Also known as scouring rush, this unusual plant has a jointed pre-historic look. Prefers shade in the afternoon. Can be invasive.
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hbbhorm.jpg Horsetail, Mini 2" Cell
$7.95

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.
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LizardsTail05.jpg Lizard's Tail 2" Cell
$6.95

Saururus cernuus Heart-shaped leaves are held on vertical stems. White drooping racemes appear in mid-summer.
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LizTailChinese05.jpg Lizard's Tail - Chinese 2" Cell
$6.95

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.
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hbbmann.jpg Manna Grass Variegated 2" Cell
$6.95

Glyceria spectabilis variegata An aquatic grass that has purple foliage in spring and brightly variegated leaves in summer. Invasive in earthen ponds.
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hbbmars.jpg Marsh Marigold 2" Cell
$7.95

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.
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PennyWort05.jpg Penny Wort 2" Cell
$6.95

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.
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hbbpenc.jpg Penny Wort - Crystal Confetti 2" Cell
$7.95

Hydrocotyle sibthorpioides Small round leaves with white-variegated lobes highlight this groundcover perennial. Prefers moist soil, but not submerged roots. Needs winter protection in zone 6.
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hbbprpu.jpg Pickerel Rush - Purple Bare Root
$6.95

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.
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hbbprgi.jpg Pickerel Rush - Purple Giant Bare Root
$6.95

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 winer.
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PickerelLavPink05.jpg Pickerel Rush - Lavender Pink Bare Root
$6.95

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.
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PickerelRushWhite.jpg Pickerel Rush - White Bare Root
$6.95

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.
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hbbribb.jpg Ribbon Grass - Strawberries 'n' Cream 2" Cell
$6.95

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.
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hbbsagi.jpg Sagittaria 2" Cell
$6.95

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.
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hbbscru.jpg Sagittaria - Crushed Ice 2" Cell
$6.95

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.
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hbbspea.jpg Spearwort, Miniature 2" Cell
$6.95

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.
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SpikeRush05.jpg Spike Rush 2" Cell
$6.95

Eleocharis montevidensis This dense, clumping ornamental grass is a great edge plant. Small, club-like structures form atop the round stems.
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hbbswev.jpg Sweetflag - Variegated Bare Root
$6.95

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.
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hbbarum.jpg Water Arum 2" Cell
$6.95

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.
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hbbwatercelvar.jpg Water Celery - Variegated Bare Root
$6.95

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.
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hbbches.jpg Water Chestnut 2" Cell
$6.95

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.
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hbbclov.jpg Water Clover 2" Cell
$6.95

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.
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hbbcruf.jpg Water Clover - Ruffled 2" Cell
$6.95

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.
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YellowEyedGrass105.jpg Yellow-Eyed Grass 2" Cell
$6.95

Sisyrinchium californicum Narrow iris-like leaves form a nice little dense clump. The yellow flowers occur in late spring and early summer. Blooms best in full sun, but will tolerate some shade.
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