Plant Library
Welcome to the Aquascapes Unlimited online plant catalog. You can review the plants by either Botanical Name or Common Name by clicking the appropriate selection below. If you would like to view a specific category select the appropriate order in the drop down box. We're adding new plants on a regular basis, so check back frequently. To see a larger picture and to read more about a specific plant click on that image or the "More Info" link.
Please check back often as we continually update this library with more photos and plant information.
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Acorus americanaCommon Name: Sweetflag
Sweetflag has aromatic foliage, similar to Iris in shape, yet unpalatable to geese and deer. It spreads moderately from a thick rhizome forming a dense mat along pond shores and stream banks. Provides bold vertical accent in f... [ More Info ]
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Acorus calamus 'variegatus'Common Name: Variegated Sweetflag
Hardy in zones 5-11 Sweetflag has aromatic foliage, similar to Iris in shape, yet unpalatable to geese and deer. It can spread moderately from a thick rhizome forming a dense mat along the pond shore, but may be kept neat and looki... [ More Info ]
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Acorus gramineus 'variegatus'Common Name: Dwarf Variegated Sweetflag
Similar in appearance to Acorus calamus variegatus but smaller in size and spreading less vigorously, Dwarf Variegated Sweetflag is a perfect choice when shorter vertical accents are needed along the pond edge. This clumping ornamental has variega... [ More Info ]
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Alisma plantago-aquaticaCommon Name: Water Plantain
This clump forming seed colonizer thrives in permanently inundated quiet water. It becomes recognizable early in the growing season with its submerged strap like foliage, then emerges to stand 2-4' above the surface with dark green... [ More Info ]
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Andropogon gerardiiCommon Name: Big Blue Stem
The tallest American member of the Andropogon genus, Big Blue Stem forms sturdy upright clumps of narrow blades standing 6' tall. Prefers slightly moist soils but surprisingly drought tolerant once established. The lushy blue-green summer foliage tra...
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Andropogon glomeratusCommon Name: Bushy Beard
The only moisture loving Andropogon, Bushy Beard is usually found growing in low lying marshes and swamps of the eastern coastal plain of the United States. A narrow blue/green leaf in the summer followed by a glowing coppery color for Fall & Winter....
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Andropogon virginicusCommon Name: Broomsedge
Common in the Northeast, this native clumping warm season grass grows best in relatively infertile soil conditions which makes it a great choice for the dry compacted banks of storm water basins. Growing about 4' tall in full sun, the coppery glow co...
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Arundo donaxCommon Name: Giant Reed Grass
Hardy in Zones 5-11, Arundo donax is usually sought after for its tropical looking foliage and taller stature. The flowers are large 2 foot panicles with silvery plumes which turn beige and can last well into the winter. Originally... [ More Info ]
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Arundo donax 'variegata'Common Name: Variegated Giant Reed Grass
Hardy in Zones 6-11, Arundo donax variegata is usually sought after for its tropical looking white & green foliage which almost gives a bamboo like effect. The variegated species is shorter than the pure green Arundo donax, mak... [ More Info ]
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Asclepias incarnataCommon Name: Swamp Milkweed
A decorative and essential perennial to any moist full sun habitat, pale pink blossoms explode with color from late June thru August. Standing 2-4’ tall Asclepias is a primary food and nectar source for monarchs and many bene... [ More Info ]
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Aster nemoralisCommon Name: Bog Aster
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Aster novae-angliaeCommon Name: New England Aster
One of the most attractive and common aster that thrives in moist full sun meadows. From mid August-October, New England Aster produces numerous flowers ranging in color from pale lavender to deep purple, standing 3-6’ tall. Typically deer r... [ More Info ]
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Aster novi-belgiiCommon Name: New York Aster
With slightly smaller blue flowers that New England Aster, New York Aster thrives in a more permanently moist habitat. This deer resistant PA rare plant spreads slowly via rhizome and is at home in open full sun meadows. ...[ More Info ]
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Aster puniceusCommon Name: Purple Stemmed Aster
This common naturalizer of wetlands, stream banks and moist meadows, bares pale blue to pink flowers from mid August-October. Deer resistant and tough, give this plant some room to spread. ...[ More Info ]
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