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
Acorus calamus ‘variegatus’ - variegated sweetflag is hardy in zones 5-11. Variegated sweetflag has aromatic foliage and is similar to Iris in shape, but it is unpalatable to geese and deer. Variegat... [ 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 varieg... [ 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 white & green foliage which gives a bamboo like tropical effect. The variegated species is shorter than the pure green Arundo donax, making ... [ 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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