Native Wetland Plants

Panic grass is a colonizing perennial grass that grows in large clumps 3-6' tall with sturdy, flat, glossy leaf blades. When used in prairies and bottomland sites, switchgrass develops long rhizomes that grow horizontally to interl...

Arrow Arum grows in still or slow moving waters of ponds, swamps, marshes, and the banks of streams. The remarkable broad arrow headed leaves reach 2-4' tall in full sun to shade. Unassuming yet unique tiny flowers grow in a slende...

Northern Frogfruit is found in wet soils and is particularly common in moist forests, stream banks, and along the shores of rivers and lakes. Its square stem grows from 6"-2'.  The small white flowers circle around a globular flower head maki...

Obedient Plant gets its name from an unusual trait; when you turn the flowers by pushing them sideways, they stay there. Pink forms are more common, but a white form is shown here. The plant's maximum height is around 4 feet. Flowe...

Water Smartweed is a sprawling perennial with willow-like leaves, reddish stems, and clusters of small flowers found in shallow water along the margins of lakes, ponds, and streams. The rhizomes form brilliant patches of manageable...

Pickerelweed is a common sight in quiet fresh water areas. Shallow water is the usual habitat for this beautiful species. The native forms are usually shades of blue-purple, but we also have the uncommon white form. Pickerelweed fl...

Water mermaid is a native perennial found in swamps, marshes, shores, and  ephemeral woodland ponds. When above the waterline, the plant exhibits leaves that resemble rosemary with serrated edges. When submerged, Water mermaid...