Native Wetland Plants
Native plants are always the best choice for use in landscapes, restoration projects, storm water projects, and naturalized areas. Aquascapes Unlimited’s seed sown local ecotype species add natural wildlife benefits, promote biodiversity, and oftentimes require less maintenance in terms of fertilizers and pesticides. Plug trays can be shipped via UPS.
A Wetland Planting Guide is available in the "About us" portion of the website.
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Acorus americanusCommon Name: Sweetflag
Acorus americanus, native sweetflag, has aromatic foliage, similar to Iris in shape, yet unpalatable to geese and deer. Sweetflag spreads moderately from a thick rhizome forming a dense mat along pond shores and stre... [ More Info ]
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Alisma subcordatumCommon Name: Water plantain
Alisma subcordatum, water plantain, is a clump forming seed colonizer which thrives in permanently inundated quiet water. Water plantain becomes recognizable early in the growing season with its submerged strap ... [ 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. Andropogon gerardii prefers slightly moist soils but is surprisingly drought tolerant once established. The lus... [ More Info ]
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Andropogon glomeratusCommon Name: Bushy beard
The only moisture loving Andropogon glomeratus, bushy beard, is usually found growing in low lying marshes and swamps of the eastern coastal plain of the United States. Andropogon glomeratus is a narrow blue/green leaf in the summer followed ... [ More Info ]
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Andropogon virginicusCommon Name: Broomsedge
Common in the Northeast, Andropogon virginicus, broomsedge, is a native clumping warm season grass that grows best in relatively infertile soil conditions which makes it a great choice for the dry compacted banks of stormwater basin... [ More Info ]
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Asclepias incarnataCommon Name: Swamp milkweed
Asclepias incarnata, Swamp milkweed, is 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 incarnat... [ More Info ]
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Aster novae-angliaeCommon Name: New England aster
Aster novae-angliae, New England aster, is one of the most attractive and common asters that thrives in moist full sun meadows. From mid August through October, New England aster produces numerous flowers ranging in color from pale lavender t... [ More Info ]
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Aster novi-belgiiCommon Name: New York aster
Aster novi-belgii, New york aster, with slightly smaller blue flowers than New England aster, thrives in a more permanently moist habitat. Aster novi-belgii is a deer resistant PA rare plant that spreads slowly via rhizomes an... [ More Info ]
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Aster puniceumCommon Name: Purple stemmed aster
Aster puniceum, Purple stemmed aster, is a common naturalizer of wetlands, stream banks and moist meadows. Purplestem aster bares pale blue to pink flowers from mid August through October. Deer resistant and to... [ More Info ]
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