Ornamental Aquatics
Ornamental Aquatics include native and non-native hardy perennials as well as selected tropical aquatics intended for use in water gardens and water features. Many non-native and tropical aquatics are aggressive in their growth habit and are NOT recommended for use in earth bottom ponds or natural areas.
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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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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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